Are you ready to join an innovative team that pushes the boundaries of creativity and delivers exceptional results?
At Aardvark Studios, we thrive in complex, fast-moving creative environments. Simply calling us a "Creative Fabrication Company" or an "Experiential Marketing Company" doesn't capture the full scope of what we do. We are a dynamic design, build, and technology studio serving the experiential marketing, location-based entertainment, and museum industries \u2014 constantly evolving with every unique project we take on.
That evolution requires strong leadership.
- When the Run of Show changes 90 minutes before doors open, what do you do?
- When multiple stakeholders are giving direction and clarity is needed, do you hesitate \u2014 or step in?
- When a live environment shifts unexpectedly, are you the person others look to for calm, decisive leadership?
- If that kind of responsibility excites you, this may be the right role.
Aardvark Studios is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the accountable owner of complex mobile tours and brand activations. This is a highly visible role with real responsibility, meaningful client partnership, and the autonomy to lead.
You won't be handed a script. You will be trusted to run the program.
What This Role Really is:
- You are the operational leader of your assigned program.
- You align production, tech, logistics, drivers, field staff, and agency stakeholders to deliver a seamless brand experience.
- You anticipate issues before they surface. And when plans evolve \u2014 because in live programs they often do \u2014 you create clarity, protect the team, and guide the solution.
- You establish structure.
- You protect scope and budget.
- You communicate directly and professionally.
- You build trust with clients and internal teams.
- You don't just manage tasks. You own outcomes.
Your Core Responsibilities:
Full ownership of assigned programs \u2014 execution, timeline, compliance, and profitability.
- Managing six-figure budgets with discipline and transparency.
- Serving as the primary client point of contact from kickoff through recap.
- Leading cross-functional internal teams to launch and operate tours successfully.
- Hiring, training, and remotely managing drivers and field staff.
- Maintaining DOT and safety compliance.
- Tracking KPIs, reporting performance, and delivering thoughtful post-program analysis.
- Navigating real-time challenges with composure and sound judgment.
This role offers the opportunity to lead complex, high-visibility programs where your decision-making truly matters.
The Kind of Leader Who Thrives Here:
- Have 5+ years of project or program management experience \u2014 ideally in experiential marketing, live events, tours, or agency environments
- Have managed six-figure budgets and understand margin responsibility
- Are comfortable guiding clients through evolving situations
- Influence without formal authority
- Bring calm structure to fast-moving environments
- Balance confidence with emotional intelligence
- Enjoy being trusted to make decisions
- You take pride in ownership.
- You value autonomy.
- You like building strong programs and strong relationships.
Preferred:
- PMP Certification a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
How we'll measure success:
- Client satisfaction and renewal
- Budget performance and margin management
- Operational excellence and compliance
- Strong cross-functional alignment
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience
- Paid time off
- Medical / Dental / Vision benefits
- Life insurance, short & long-term disability options
- Retirement matching after 1 year
- On-site private-use gym
- Dog-friendly workspace
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If you're looking for a role where you can lead, solve complex challenges, and see the direct impact of your work on high-profile programs, we'd love to meet you.
Apply now!