Agile Marketing Program Manager

Pacific Life Insurance Company$113K — $138K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience leading marketing campaigns in Agile or hybrid environments
  • Background as a Scrum Master, Program Manager, or Marketing Operations Manager
  • Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Excellent facilitation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with project management tools like Adobe Workfront or Monday.com
  • Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid)
  • Outstanding communication skills for engaging teams and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead marketing campaign execution from start to finish
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders on priorities and timelines
  • Monitor project progress, identifying risks and escalating issues
  • Act as Scrum Master to facilitate Agile ceremonies
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within teams
  • Design workflows to enhance team efficiency
  • Build and maintain campaign workflows in project management tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and financial planning time off
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company matching
  • Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for eligible dependents
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We're actively seeking a talented Agile Marketing Program Manager to join our Marketing Strategy team within the Consumer Markets Division (CMD) in Newport Beach CA.

How you'll help move us forward:
  • Lead the end-to-end execution of marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives, from intake through delivery
  • Partner with campaign managers, strategists, team leads and stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, campaign milestones and outcomes
  • Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, escalate issues when needed, and keep work moving


Agile Facilitation & Team Enablement
  • Act as a Scrum Master and Agile coach for marketing teams
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including campaign huddles, working groups, stand-ups, campaign prioritization, refinement, and retrospectives
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
  • Help teams clarify ownership, surface issues early, make decisions, and maintain momentum


Stakeholder & Communication Management
  • Bring structure and clear next steps to complex work, competing priorities, and open decisions
  • Ensure alignment and transparency throughout the campaign lifecycle
  • Provide clear and concise updates to marketing leadership on progress, priorities, risks, blockers, milestones, and outcomes
  • Build trust with cross-functional partners through strong facilitation, follow-through, transparency, and professional communication


Process Optimization & Workflow Management
  • Design and improve workflows to enhance efficiency, visibility, and team effectiveness
  • Lead intake and prioritization processes for new marketing campaign initiatives
  • Create and maintain campaign documentation, decision logs, action trackers, and campaign status views
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce friction, and scale campaign execution best practices


Tools, Reporting & Visibility
  • Build and manage workflows in tools such as Adobe Workfront and Monday.com
  • Develop dashboards and reporting to track campaign progress, metrics, and campaign performance
  • Maintain campaign roadmaps and provide visibility into key initiatives and launches


The experience you bring:
  • Experience leading marketing campaigns, programs, or initiatives in an Agile or hybrid environment
  • Background as an Agile Marketing Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Marketing Scrum Master, or similar facilitation-focused role
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution
  • Strong facilitation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced work environments
  • Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Adobe Workfront or Monday.com
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches) and how to apply them flexibly
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to engage both team members and senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to bring structure, clarity, and alignment to complex initiatives


What makes you stand out:
  • Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced CSM
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • Advanced experience configuring or optimizing Monday.com workflows and automations


Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$113,490.00 - $138,710.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
  • Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation


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There has never been a more opportune time to join the dynamic team at Pacific Life Insurance Company—a leader in the insurance industry known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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Join Pacific Life Insurance Company’s esteemed team to assist in pioneering efforts that drive the insurance industry forward. At the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation, Pacific Life Insurance Company stands as a beacon of transformative solutions and services. Lead in a unique position in the marketplace, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a commitment to digital innovation to enhance client experiences and outcomes. Engage with a diverse global team of business and technology advisors, helping clients navigate through their challenges with cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of integrating technology and insurance services to deliver exceptional results.

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