Creative Program Manager
Profiles · Irvine, CA · 4 wk ago
HybridArt & Creative$50–$70/hrContract
Contract-to-hire position in Irvine, CA (hybrid). Hourly rate: $50–$70, depending on experience.
About the role
- Opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on performance
- Work directly with senior creative and marketing leadership
- Exposure to high-visibility, high-budget campaigns and productions
- Collaborate with a small, senior team on strategic portfolio planning
Responsibilities
- Oversee timelines, budgets, and change orders across a portfolio of creative projects
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to scope and plan work
- Support annual planning and portfolio management alongside team leadership
- Manage day-to-day operations and provide direction to project teams
- Identify risks and proactively navigate the team through shifting priorities
Requirements
- 3–5+ years managing programs or portfolios within complex, fast-paced organizations
- Experience overseeing budgets in the millions of dollars
- Strong ability to build relationships with demanding or difficult stakeholders
- Background in creative production, marketing operations, or account management preferred
- Comfortable working with work-management or project-tracking platforms
Pay
Hourly rate of $50–$70, depending on experience.