Analyst, Program Management

About the Role

Whirlpool is seeking an Analyst, Program Manager, for its in-house creative agency, WoW Studios. This role is onsite at either the Chicago or Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor. As an Analyst, you will support cross-functional teams, creative projects, and marketing leadership, focusing on product launches, retail activations, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage go-to-market product launch and retail activation content development across Whirlpool’s portfolio of brands.
• Oversee project lifecycles from initiation to completion, ensuring teams meet milestones and maintain progress.
• Serve as a point of contact within WoW Studios to support cross-functional stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including conference reports and next steps.
• Monitor and communicate project risks, assisting in contingency plan implementation.
• Collect and report post-mortem data at the project level.
• Master internal procedures and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate project management best practices and strategic thinking.
• Support the adoption and use of project management tools and systems.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to requirements.
• Help maintain resource accuracy across pillars for accurate forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience in program, project, or account management within a marketing or agency environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify potential off-scope risks and navigate ambiguity.
• Experience synthesizing data and insights to inform objectives and actions.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Workfront).
• Process-oriented with a willingness to learn and improve.
• Comfortable providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborative team player.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, including Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, and more.
• Access to kitchenettes, biking/walking trails, and The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (additional costs may apply).
• Always On Flexibility to manage personal and professional commitments.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere policy (minimum one-week increments).
• Sabbatical: Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination in all categories protected by applicable law.