Program Manager - Dallas, TX at Photon Group

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead the launch and ongoing management of a critical new program. This initiative will leverage an existing successful referral program with a major retail partner, specifically focusing on opening a key product category in collaboration with a leading manufacturer. This is a unique opportunity to drive significant impact by facilitating collaboration between industry leaders and expanding our reach within the home improvement sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Ownership: Act as the primary point person for the new Lead Generation program, ensuring its successful launch and ongoing operation.
• Cross-Company/Departmental Coordination: Drive extensive coordination and communication between key stakeholders at our major retail partner, our internal teams, and our manufacturing partner. This includes aligning on strategies, timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution.
• Project Planning & Tracking: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies. Proactively track progress against the plan, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communication & Reporting:
  • Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful executive-level communications (via email and PowerPoint presentations) to inform stakeholders on program status, key decisions, and performance.
  • Facilitate regular meetings with internal and external partners, ensuring productive discussions and documented outcomes.
  • Serve as the central hub for all program-related information, ensuring transparency and alignment across all parties.
• Relationship Management: Build and foster strong, collaborative relationships with counterparts at our retail partner and manufacturing partner, acting as a trusted partner in achieving program goals.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address operational challenges, process inefficiencies, and potential roadblocks, working collaboratively to find effective solutions.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to optimize program processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven project management experience, preferably in a cross-functional or multi-company environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple external stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong ability to tailor messages to different audiences, including executive levels (examples of executive email and presentation creation a plus).
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience in lead generation, sales, marketing, or the home improvement/construction industry is a significant plus.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working with large retail partners.
• Familiarity with the construction or related home services industry.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 56,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 196,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post