Location: Hybrid, NYC

Type: Full Time

Reporting to: Chief of Staff, Clio Awards

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly organized, data-driven Senior Program Manager to lead program development, strategy, and jury management for The Clio Awards in collaboration with global teams. This role drives cross-functional planning informed by market insights, enhances program performance through data-backed decisions, and oversees the full jury process—from recruiting diverse jurors to delivering a seamless digital and in-person judging experience. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about operational excellence and creative recognition.

About the Clios

The Clios were founded in 1959 to celebrate creative excellence in advertising around the world. As the industry expands and evolves, The Clios have developed programs across sports, music, health, entertainment, and more that are tailored to recognize the specific challenges and triumphs of those sectors. The flagship Clio Awards program continues to set a high bar across the globe for all marketers, inspiring the makers of today and tomorrow to pursue boundary-pushing ideas and bringing the community together at our world-class jury retreat and annual awards ceremony.

As a champion for the power of creativity to drive commerce and culture, The Clios are a constant source of inspiration via thought leadership programming, a vast global database of ads at AdsOfTheWorld.com, and a hub for original content at MuseByClios.com.

While our mission is to celebrate bold creativity that inspires and connects the creators of today and tomorrow, we wouldn’t be who we are without the dedicated team behind the scenes, driving this mission forward. At the Clios, we look for people who are not just passionate about our mission, but who embody it in every aspect of their work. We seek individuals who are proactive self-starters, eager to take ownership of their projects and drive them to success. Kindness and collaboration are at the core of our team culture, where every member contributes their unique perspective to solve challenges together. If you’re someone who thrives on creative problem-solving, values teamwork, and is dedicated to making a difference in the world of creativity, then we invite you to join us in our journey.

Responsibilities

• Overall Program Development
  Lead cross-functional program planning, leveraging market analysis and year-over-year trends to identify growth opportunities across verticals and regions. Drive collaboration with global teams to deliver strategic recaps, optimize operations, and strengthen advisory council engagement.
• Program Jury Management
  Oversee full jury management lifecycle — from sourcing diverse jurors and coordinating communications to ensuring a seamless experience across online and in-person judging. Partner with product, design, and awards teams to implement platform updates and optimize entry materials.
• Entry Cycle Execution
  Manage critical timelines and communications throughout the entry cycle. Provide consistent support to entrants and ensure internal documentation and tracking are maintained through platforms like Freshdesk and shared research tools.
• Online & Onsite Judging
  Own the end-to-end planning and execution of judging experiences in partnership with Event Operations. Lead onsite staffing, daily comms, and juror engagement to ensure judging runs smoothly and efficiently, both virtually and in-person.
• Awards Results & Show Prep
  Coordinate internal workflows to deliver accurate judging results, populate show materials, and prepare all winner-facing assets. Oversee quality control processes and testing across the Winners Gallery, show assets, and trophy production.
• Special Events & Sponsorship
  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop compelling programming for special events and support the sponsorship team with pitch ideas and deliverables. Provide onsite support and nurture key juror and stakeholder relationships year-round.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in program management, event operations, production, or a related field — ideally within media, entertainment, creative, or awards industries.
• Brings strong data driven thinking and experience in data handling and quality control — reviewing and cleaning results, managing judging assets, and ensuring accuracy in public-facing materials.
• Proven ability to manage complex timelines, logistics, and cross-functional coordination across multiple departments (e.g., product, design, client services).
• Experience working with external stakeholders, such as jurors, speakers, or industry professionals — maintaining strong communication and relationship management.
• Familiarity with event or program lifecycle management — from planning and judging through final execution and post-event wrap-up.
• Proficiency with tools such as project management software (e.g., Monday, Trello, Airtable), CRMs, Freshdesk, and Excel/Google Sheets for tracking, reporting, and communications.
• Is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion within creative recognition programs
• This role requires international travel for durations of up to two weeks, depending on program requirements and business priorities.

What’s in it for you

Here, your ideas aren’t just heard—they’re nurtured, cultivated, and brought to life. By collaborating across all levels of the organization, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our company while advancing your own career aspirations. By embracing the excitement of turning vision into reality you will make your own mark in a dynamic, forward-thinking workplace.

We offer competitive PTO, paid public holidays, summer Fridays and we are closed between December 23 and January 2 every year. Company-sponsored health/dental/vision plans as well as a 401K match program are available. A monthly mobile phone reimbursement plan is also part of the perks. 

Total compensation package range: $75K. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and job level.