Agency Activation Program Manager

Salt is hiring an experienced ‘Agency Activation Program Manager’ to lead and activate our global Agency Programs in APAC. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in agency management and programmatic go-to-market (GTM) execution.

The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing agency programs, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, and Communications to drive program success.

Responsibilities

· Lead and manage agency programs end-to-end, ensuring successful execution with minimal supervision.

· Partner with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, and Communications to align on program objectives and execution strategies.

· Develop and implement structured processes to track stakeholder readiness, report key milestones, manage risks, and escalate issues as necessary.

· Anticipate bottlenecks, assess trade-offs, and make data-driven decisions to optimize program impact.

· Manage program cadences, including executive status updates, escalations, risk mitigation, and documentation management.

· Educate and engage internal teams on available programs, materials, and opportunities to drive adoption and effectiveness.

· Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to measure program performance, derive insights, and refine strategies.

· Draft and refine program communications, collateral, and internal/external presentations to ensure clarity and alignment.

Skills:

· Proven experience in program management, specifically within agency environments and programmatic GTM execution.

· Strong operational background with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and improving efficiency.

· Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and drive execution with minimal oversight.

· Experience managing global programs and understanding regional market nuances.

· Analytical mindset with experience leveraging data to drive decision-making and measure program effectiveness.

· Proficiency in tools such as MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), project management software, and data visualization tools.

· Experience drafting executive-level presentations and program communications.

· Previous ad agency or ads sales experience preferred.

Manage your job search in the right direction by applying via the links below. Alternatively, you can reach out on nagarwal@welovesalt.com for more details.

(CEI No: R1223390 | Licence No: 07C3147)

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.