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About the Role
CNN Digital is seeking an experienced Manager, Technical Program Management to lead program management for our Revenue & Growth vertical. This role is responsible for managing a team of program managers while driving planning, execution, and operational excellence across a portfolio that includes Ad Experience, Commerce, and Growth initiatives .
As a people manager and program leader within CNN’s Digital Program Management Office, you will partner closely with Product, Tech, Design (PTD) and Program Operations leaders to translate group-level strategy into a unified roadmap, establish clear ways of working across teams, and ensure consistent delivery against business priorities. You will oversee complex, multi-quarter initiatives, drive OKR alignment and reporting, manage cross-team dependencies, and provide leadership visibility into progress, risks, tradeoffs, and investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop a team of program managers supporting the Revenue & Growth vertical, establishing clear priorities, role clarity, and consistent execution expectations to elevate delivery maturity and operational efficiency .
Build a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, operational rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Allocate program management support based on strategic priorities, delivery needs, and team capacity.
Program Scope & Ownership
Own output, tracking, and reporting across the Revenue & Growth program portfolio, ensuring visibility into delivery progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Translate group-level planning into a unified roadmap that aligns product, technology, and design investments with organizational priorities and measurable business outcomes.
Define initiatives with clear scope, success measures, sequencing, and cross-team dependencies across multiple squads and workstreams.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the primary coordination point across Product, Tech, Design, and Program Operations leaders for the Revenue & Growth area.
Partner with PTD leads to establish , evolve , and operationalize effective ways of working across squads and workstreams.
Lead continuous planning and alignment across teams, influencing decisions and driving clarity across stakeholder groups without relying solely on direct authority.
Operational Governance & Execution Management
Establish and enforce governance models, operating rhythms, and standardized workflows that support predictable delivery and effective decision-making.
Monitor execution across squads, ensuring adoption of global workflows, OKRs, and operational standards in partnership with Program Operations.
Build and maintain area-level workstreams that clarify ownership, surface risks early, and enable teams to manage interdependencies…