Overview
Placement Type: Temporary
Salary: $40-50 Hourly
Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN, or Plantation, FL locations, or Remote (East Coast or Central Time Zone preferred)
About This Role Our client, a leading e-commerce company, is seeking a Marketing Program Manager to provide immediate coverage for their Private Brands Go-to-Market Operations team. This is a short-term, high-impact opportunity to jump into an active portfolio and drive critical product launches and marketing activations.
You’ll be managing a focused portfolio of large-scale, high-visibility programs-including a major private label rebrand initiative-requiring extensive cross-functional coordination across inventory, supply chain, packaging, marketing, merchandising, and category management teams.
This role requires someone who can hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time and thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where stakeholder management and proactive problem-solving are essential.
What You’ll Be Working On Primary Initiative:
Lead program management for a complete private label rebrand, including product packaging redesign, supply chain coordination, inventory management, and integrated marketing activation across all channels
Supporting Programs:
3-5 additional marketing activation campaigns partnering with retail, category management, and merchandising teams
Volume is intentionally lower (4-6 concurrent programs vs. 30+) to allow focus on the complexity and scale of each initiative
What You’ll Do
Execute immediately: Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and workback schedules with minimal onboarding-this role requires rapid integration into active programs
Manage up effectively: Work directly with Director and Senior Director-level stakeholders to maintain alignment, communicate progress, and drive decisions
Wrangle large, complex teams: Coordinate across Marketing, Creative, Channels, Site Experience, CRM, Merchandising, Inventory, Supply Chain, Packaging, and external partners
Drive speed to market: Proactively identify roadblocks, negotiate timelines, and push programs forward without waiting for perfect information
Own end-to-end delivery: Serve as the single point of accountability for program status, dependencies, and successful on-time completion
Establish mechanisms: Create durable routines and reporting structures that enable efficient cross-functional execution
Master project management tools: Utilize software platforms to navigate program stage gates, track deliverables, and capture key project data
Be the subject matter expert: Proactively set and manage expectations throughout the engagement lifecycle
What You’ll Need Required:
5-7 years of program/project management experience in marketing, with proven ability to manage product launches or integrated marketing campaigns
Experience managing large, complex programs (not high-volume task management-this is about depth and stakeholder complexity)
Direct experience working with senior leadership and comfort managing up to Director+ levels
Proficiency in Smartsheet (critical); Workfront experience is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and act as a self-starter who drives initiatives forward independently
Strong executive presence with excellent communication and negotiation skills
Comfort with short-term engagements: Ability to deliver impact quickly in a defined timeframe
Available to start immediately with 1-2 weeks overlap for knowledge transfer
Preferred:
Experience with contract/consultant work or covering maternity leaves (demonstrates adaptability to short-term, high-impact engagements)
Background in retail, CPG, or e-commerce environments
Experience with integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels
Familiarity with additional PM tools: PowerPoint, Confluence, or similar
PMP certification
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field
Key Success Factors
Self-starter mentality: Push things forward versus waiting for direction
Comfort with ambiguity: Navigate unclear situations with confidence
Proven track record: Demonstrated ability to gain trust quickly and maintain composure under pressure
Detail-oriented: Excellent attention to detail with effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
Team player: Passionate about fostering positive team dynamics and culture
Analytical thinking: Use data-driven, innovative, quick-on-your-feet thinking to adapt plans while delivering on time and on budget
Why This Role
High visibility: Direct exposure to senior leadership and business-critical initiatives
Meaningful impact: Your work will directly influence a major brand transformation
Future opportunities: While this is a defined 3-month engagement, similar program manager roles frequently open across different business units with this client
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About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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Salary: $40-50 Hourly
Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN, or Plantation, FL locations, or Remote (East Coast or Central Time Zone preferred)
About This Role Our client, a leading e-commerce company, is seeking a Marketing Program Manager to provide immediate coverage for their Private Brands Go-to-Market Operations team. This is a short-term, high-impact opportunity to jump into an active portfolio and drive critical product launches and marketing activations.
You’ll be managing a focused portfolio of large-scale, high-visibility programs-including a major private label rebrand initiative-requiring extensive cross-functional coordination across inventory, supply chain, packaging, marketing, merchandising, and category management teams.
This role requires someone who can hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up time and thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where stakeholder management and proactive problem-solving are essential.
What You’ll Be Working On Primary Initiative:
Lead program management for a complete private label rebrand, including product packaging redesign, supply chain coordination, inventory management, and integrated marketing activation across all channels
Supporting Programs:
3-5 additional marketing activation campaigns partnering with retail, category management, and merchandising teams
Volume is intentionally lower (4-6 concurrent programs vs. 30+) to allow focus on the complexity and scale of each initiative
What You’ll Do
Execute immediately: Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and workback schedules with minimal onboarding-this role requires rapid integration into active programs
Manage up effectively: Work directly with Director and Senior Director-level stakeholders to maintain alignment, communicate progress, and drive decisions
Wrangle large, complex teams: Coordinate across Marketing, Creative, Channels, Site Experience, CRM, Merchandising, Inventory, Supply Chain, Packaging, and external partners
Drive speed to market: Proactively identify roadblocks, negotiate timelines, and push programs forward without waiting for perfect information
Own end-to-end delivery: Serve as the single point of accountability for program status, dependencies, and successful on-time completion
Establish mechanisms: Create durable routines and reporting structures that enable efficient cross-functional execution
Master project management tools: Utilize software platforms to navigate program stage gates, track deliverables, and capture key project data
Be the subject matter expert: Proactively set and manage expectations throughout the engagement lifecycle
What You’ll Need Required:
5-7 years of program/project management experience in marketing, with proven ability to manage product launches or integrated marketing campaigns
Experience managing large, complex programs (not high-volume task management-this is about depth and stakeholder complexity)
Direct experience working with senior leadership and comfort managing up to Director+ levels
Proficiency in Smartsheet (critical); Workfront experience is a strong plus
Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and act as a self-starter who drives initiatives forward independently
Strong executive presence with excellent communication and negotiation skills
Comfort with short-term engagements: Ability to deliver impact quickly in a defined timeframe
Available to start immediately with 1-2 weeks overlap for knowledge transfer
Preferred:
Experience with contract/consultant work or covering maternity leaves (demonstrates adaptability to short-term, high-impact engagements)
Background in retail, CPG, or e-commerce environments
Experience with integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels
Familiarity with additional PM tools: PowerPoint, Confluence, or similar
PMP certification
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field
Key Success Factors
Self-starter mentality: Push things forward versus waiting for direction
Comfort with ambiguity: Navigate unclear situations with confidence
Proven track record: Demonstrated ability to gain trust quickly and maintain composure under pressure
Detail-oriented: Excellent attention to detail with effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
Team player: Passionate about fostering positive team dynamics and culture
Analytical thinking: Use data-driven, innovative, quick-on-your-feet thinking to adapt plans while delivering on time and on budget
Why This Role
High visibility: Direct exposure to senior leadership and business-critical initiatives
Meaningful impact: Your work will directly influence a major brand transformation
Future opportunities: While this is a defined 3-month engagement, similar program manager roles frequently open across different business units with this client
#LI-MM3
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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