Orchard - Program Manager (PM team lead)
Core
Lead and run complex client delivery programs, managing timelines, governance, budget, and scope while coaching a team of Program Managers.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Team Lead)
Builds
Client-facing digital delivery programs across health, consumer, and automotive sectors
Domain
Digital agency / Creative technology
Required skills
Program management, commercial accountability, team leadership, risk management, scope control, pipeline forecasting, AI tool adoption, ambiguity navigation
Preferred skills
Agency experience, multi-program portfolio management, new business development, systems thinking
Technologies
Claude, AI tools
Responsibilities
Estimate timelines and run governance for client programs, track budget vs actual and manage scope changes, coach and develop a team of PMs, maintain portfolio visibility on milestones and risks, act as senior delivery contact for clients, integrate AI tools into delivery workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
