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Landor

Program Director

Salary$125k – $175k
LocationChicago
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentClient Services
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen2d ago
About the role
Landor is looking for a Program Director to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you?
We are Landor.
World-leading brand experts,
underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.
We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.
We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes.
Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).
We are part of WPP.
What you’ll do
As a Program Director (PD), you will direct the strategy, governance, and day-to-day operations of Landor’s project portfolio. You will serve as the operational backbone of our business, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, resources are optimized, and teams are empowered to do their best work. In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of client engagements and brand transformation initiatives, driving alignment between project execution, business objectives, financial performance, and long-term strategic priorities. You will bring rigor to project management while balancing the realities of a fast-paced creative agency environment.
What you’ll need
You have significant experience leading or working within a Project Management Office (PMO). Experience managing complex project portfolios in a professional services, consulting, creative, marketing, branding, or agency environment.Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, and operational excellence. You have expertise with project and portfolio management platforms such as: Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, SharePoint, and/or simialr enterprise PMO tools. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build alignment across cross-functional teams.You have experience working within global, matrixed organizations. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project/program management credential. You have experience building or scaling PMO functions and governance frameworks within brand, design, marketing, or creative teams.
Benefits
The salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $125,000 to $175,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Legal
We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.
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