Program Manager - Marketing Technology and Operations

Job Description GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role defines, delivers, and manages complex marketing programs and initiatives that support the Marketing Technology and Operations Team. Ensure alignment between marketing strategy, operational execution, and organizational goals. The position establishes governance structures, reporting processes, and operational rhythms for marketing programs, enabling visibility, accountability, and strategic impact across the enterprise.

• Program & Initiative Management
  • Direct, coordinate, and manage multiple marketing programs and initiatives within the marketing strategy portfolio
  • Establish governance frameworks for campaign intake, prioritization, and resource allocation
  • Monitor program health (budget, timeline, KPIs) and implement corrective actions as needed
• Strategic Alignment & Governance
  • Define and maintain governance structures for marketing program management, including decision‑making protocols, reporting cadence, and risk escalation processes
  • Ensure all marketing initiatives align with corporate strategy and CMO priorities
• Executive Support & Communication
  • Develop standardized marketing strategy templates and dashboards for KPI reporting
• Change Management & Adoption
  • Proactively identify and address potential barriers to change adoption within marketing initiatives.
  • Develop and execute change management plans to ensure smooth transitions for new processes, technologies, and strategic directions.
• Marketing Technology & Data Integration
  • Collaborate with Martech and Analytics teams to ensure marketing programs leverage platforms like Adobe Workfront, AEP, and CJA for workflow, segmentation, and performance reporting
  • Drive adoption of marketing dashboards and attribution models to measure program impact
• Continuous Improvement & Enhancements
  • Identify or track opportunities for program enhancements to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic impact.
  • Implement, monitor, and track the impact of program enhancements, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future program development.
• Operational Adherence & Compliance
  • Ensure all marketing programs and initiatives adhere to established governance models, operational frameworks, and new ways of working, driving consistency and best practices across the marketing organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to develop messaging for marketing initiatives
  • Develop and deploy customer engagement and satisfaction metrics tied to marketing programs

• Minimum
  :
  High School Diploma / GED
• Preferred
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Technology Management‑related area of study, MBA or Master’s Degree in Technology Management‑related area of study

• Minimum
  : 7–10 years of work experience in project management or delivering business solutions using information technology
• Preferred
  :
  Experience in healthcare marketing, marketing technology platforms, and strategy development

• Required
  :
  None
• Preferred
  : PMP or Certification in Project Management

Does this role supervise/manage other employees? No

Is Travel Required? Yes

Minimum: $78,900.00

Maximum: $

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographical differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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