Program Manager

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

Role Overview

What will you be doing?

As a program manager in the PMO, you will drive projects that have material impact on the global Circana organization and its vision to transform the market data research industry with powerful AI focused platforms and insight delivery tools. 

You will lead several global projects at the same time, working with teams from different areas while driving stakeholder communication and engagement, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for building and keeping project plans clear and organized—covering everything from scope and timelines to budget, quality, risks, and resources. You will also use best practices to identify and reduce risks early, ensuring projects stay on track using standard tools and templates.

Success in this role means ensuring planned benefits are delivered and adapting quickly to changing project needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and resource management. 

• Apply best practices in risk management to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively. 

• Drive stakeholder communication and engagement, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Utilize standardized tools and templates to ensure consistency and compliance with PMO governance. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of deliverables and achievement of business objectives. 

• Prepare and present status reports to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.  

Requirements

• Five or more years of software-oriented project management experience in one or more of the settings below: 

• Financial services 
• Software company (retail-oriented software company preferred) 
• Market research supplier with a defined software offering 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (Advanced degree a plus) 

• PMP certification (preferred) 
• Familiarity with Agile and hybrid methodologies 

• Expert user of cloud-based project management applications (Monday.com a plus) 

• Experience managing complex interdisciplinary global programs 

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills 

• Ability to work independently and drive results while maintaining accountability 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts in a concise and professional way to audiences with varying levels of expertise.

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Fully Remote w/ travel required

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $140,000.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description.

The anticipated application deadline for this position is approximately 2-13-26.