Program Manager Non Tech 5

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$82-86 Hourly

up to $86/hr

Start Date:

May 26, 2026

Provide leadership and ownership of Marketing Communications operations, channels, and delivery systems. This role is responsible for ensuring communications are clear, consistent, and delivered effectively at scale by designing and implementing the processes, tools, and workflows that support how the organization communicates.

The role operates with high independence and partners closely with Communications leads to translate strategy and messaging into repeatable, high-quality execution across channels.

Scope of Services
1) Communications systems and channel ownership
Own end-to-end operations of internal communications channels and platforms, including:
* SharePoint / intranet as the primary communications destination and source of truth
* Email and newsletter distribution
* Viva Engage as the amplification and engagement layer for communications
* Survey and measurement tools
Ensure clear connection across channels (for example, email to SharePoint to Viva Engage) so communications land as a cohesive experience for employees
Define and maintain standards for how content is published, structured, and consumed
Ensure channel experience is consistent, usable, and aligned to business needs

2) Scaled content operations and publishing
Own the publishing pipeline across all communications channels
Establish and enforce standards for formatting, QA, and channel usage
Design repeatable workflows for content intake, production, approval, and publishing
Ensure "last mile excellence" across all published materials (accuracy, consistency, usability)
Partner with Communications leads to ensure content is tailored by audience and channel
Ensure content is appropriately distributed and connected across channels, including how announcements surface on SharePoint and are amplified through Viva Engage

3) Automation and workflow architecture (Power Automate + systems)
Design and implement scalable workflows across communications processes using Power Automate and related Microsoft 365 capabilities
Identify manual or high-friction processes and redesign them into automated or system-driven workflows
Build and maintain automation solutions across areas such as:
* Content intake, approval, and publishing across communications channels
* Distribution and targeting
* Communications performance tracking and reporting
Document and standardize workflows to ensure reusability across the team

4) AI enablement across communications operations
Define and implement practical applications of AI (for example, Copilot) across communications workflows
Partner with Communications leads to integrate AI into:
* Recurring content production (drafting, formatting, summarization)
* Reporting and insights generation
* Knowledge capture and reuse (for example, AMA outputs and recurring artifacts)
Test, validate, and scale AI-assisted workflows that improve quality, speed, and consistency
Drive adoption of AI-enabled practices across the team

5) Measurement, reporting, and insight systems
Own measurement strategy for communications channels and programs
Define and standardize reporting frameworks across email, intranet, events, and surveys
Deliver recurring reporting with clear, actionable insights
Identify trends and opportunities to improve engagement and effectiveness

6) Communications rhythm of business and coordination
Own communications calendar and publishing cadence across the organization
Track dependencies, timelines, approvals, and delivery across communications workstreams
Provide visibility into status, risks, and blockers
Ensure alignment between stakeholders, timelines, and outputs

7) Process design and continuous improvement
Evaluate current communications workflows and identify opportunities for simplification and scale
Redesign processes to reduce manual effort, duplication, and inefficiency
Establish clear operating models for how communications work is delivered
Continuously refine systems based on usage, feedback, and performance data

8) Communications translation and consistency
Translate communications strategies and priorities into structured execution plans (channels, timing, formats)
Ensure consistency in how messages are delivered across channels and audiences
Identify overlaps, gaps, or inefficiencies in communications delivery and recommend improvements

9) Budget tracking systems and process design
Define and implement a centralized approach for tracking communications and event budgets
Design standard processes, tools, and templates for budget tracking
Ensure budget data is consistently captured and maintained across programs and events
Partner with Event Management to ensure adoption of standardized processes
Improve visibility, accuracy, and reporting of budget information

Deliverables
Communications platform management and content publishing
Documented workflows and automation solutions
Communications calendar and publishing cadence
Measurement reports and insights
Standardized processes and documentation
AI-assisted workflow implementations

Required Skills and Experience
7+ years experience in communications operations, marketing operations, or program management
Experience designing and implementing operational systems at scale
Hands-on experience with SharePoint, Amplify, Power Automate or similar tools
Experience applying AI tools to improve workflows
Strong systems thinking and process design capability
Experience working across complex stakeholder environments

Success Criteria
Communications are delivered on time and aligned to channel purpose and audience needs
Messaging is consistently executed across channels with minimal rework
The team has clear, repeatable ways to translate communications plans into execution
Systems and workflows improve the clarity and effectiveness of communications, not just efficiency
Communications operations shift from manual execution to scalable, system-driven workflows through automation and AI
Reporting and measurement are consistent, reliable, and actively inform decisions

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