Senior Program Manager

Aardvark Event Logistics is the undisputed leader in the fast paced experiential marketing and mobile health industry. We work with the largest brands in the world (and their agencies) and have a unique family culture you won’t find anywhere else. We’ve grown tremendously over the past few years and our future looks even brighter. We have a brand new multi-million dollar headquarters just west of Philly in a town called Conshohocken. We have won multiple awards showcasing our Culture, Innovation, and Client Services. In fact, this year our CEO was honored with EY Entrepreneur of the Year!

We're seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead one of our rockstar Tour Operations teams. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding position in a fun, fast-paced, rapidly growing organization, this could be the job for you! The Senior Program Manager will lead a “mission control” team for our mobile tours operation in cities across the US. You'll oversee the Program Managers and Program Coordinator, providing support and guidance on Budget, Program requirements and Field Staff oversight, as well as ensuring 100% customer satisfaction.

This is a fast-paced, exciting, and dynamic environment and is great for someone looking for a challenge and ability to shine.

Core Responsibilities

Identify areas of improvement, revise, and implement process and procedures within Tour Operations department
Develop Talent within the Tour Operations team. Coach, mentor, and assess program managers and coordinators
Lead/train program managers in TopGrading best practices for use in the hiring of drivers/tour personnel
Supervise the management of the day-to-day operation of assigned programs and staff, ensuring compliance with AEL standards, SOW deliverables and customer satisfaction
Monitor program KPIs, metrics and budget to ensure that program manager is operating within AEL standards and Customer expectations
Develop rapport with operational lead on client side to manage the relationship and confirm ongoing client satisfaction
Work with program managers to monitor budget and pass-through on a monthly basis
Support and audit payroll and expenditures
Ensure 100% DOT compliance for all assigned tours
Market visits and spot checks as needed

Experience / Qualifications

At least 7 years of business experience in a customer facing role
A minimum of 5 years project management experience with a solid foundation in process and procedures
5+ years experience managing a team of 3 or more direct reports
5+ years experience of accountability and demonstrated success in managing a budget
Must be self-motivated, reliable, with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands with minimal daily supervision
A passion for finding ways over, around or through barriers to success
A true team player – willing and able to assist with whatever is needed on short notice -including ability to put in long hours, work some weekends and fill in for drivers when needed

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