Associate Director, Program Management

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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The Brand Management team promotes and maintains the brand image at local, national or international levels. Coordinates marketing strategies, including packaging, pricing, expense budgets, advertising and promotion of the brand. Develops associated advertising campaigns for the brand.

In this strategic leadership role, you will serve as the Integrated Program Lead, acting as the essential bridge between cross-functional stakeholders, creative talent, and marketing leadership. You will be the primary driver of end-to-end marketing programs and the designated brand authority within your pod. By championing operational excellence, you will optimize the workflows and internal partnerships that translate bold creative concepts into measurable business results.

• Orchestrate Strategic Engagements: Cultivating high-impact cross-agency partnerships that guarantee streamlined workflows and flawless execution.

• Executive Alignment: Collaborate with brand and business leaders to translate organizational priorities into defined strategic programs that drive measurable growth across marketing initiatives.

• Integrated Campaign Ownership: Act as the strategic lead for go-to-market development, spearheading integrated, performance-driven campaigns across digital, social, and point-of-purchase channels.

• End-to-End Program Management: Lead the lifecycle of complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring unwavering creative excellence and alignment with business objectives.

• Strategic Road mapping: Convert high-level marketing strategies into actionable project plans, ensuring precise scoping, resource allocation, and transparent stakeholder communication.

• Precision Execution: Maintain the integrity of project forecasting and reporting; proactively manage budgets, timelines, and documentation while holding internal and external stakeholders accountable to milestones.

• Risk Mitigation: Identify and neutralize potential bottlenecks, scope creep, and delivery risks to ensure all work streams remain on schedule and within budget.

• Strategic Resourcing: Partner with the resourcing team to audit briefs, optimize talent assignments, and balance workloads against shifting business priorities.

• Process Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in cross-functional workflows and operational processes to enhance team agility and elevate overall output quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in program, project, or account management, specifically within high-velocity marketing or agency environments.

• A proven track record of architecting and delivering complex, multi-channel integrated programs from initial concept through global execution.

• Deep institutional knowledge of media strategy, planning, and activation across the full marketing funnel..

• Demonstrated experience navigating extreme ambiguity,…