VP Program Management

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Vice President of Program Management will establish and lead Commerce’s Digital Program Management Office (PMO) — driving governance, execution, and delivery excellence across all digital transformation initiatives.This leader ensures that the digital roadmap is executed with clarity, discipline, and measurable outcomes. As the operational engine of the Commerce organization, the VP of Program Management connects strategy to execution, providing visibility, alignment, and accountability across teams to deliver on the company’s $1B digital growth ambition.

This position will support our Technology Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be located in Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Digital Commerce PMO, defining processes, tools, and governance frameworks for program delivery.

• Manage and track the execution of the digital roadmap in partnership with Product, SP&A, and Technology.

• Lead governance cadence — including T-Map tracking, Scorecard reviews, and Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs).

• Oversee program reporting, milestone tracking, risk management, and dependency resolution.

• Partner with SP&A and Finance to link program delivery to business results and investment returns.

• Enable executive transparency with dashboards, KPI updates, and benefits realization reporting.

• Champion agile delivery practices to improve speed-to-market and collaboration.

• Lead change management, communication, and stakeholder alignment across all digital initiatives.

• Build and develop a team responsible for program execution and operational excellence.

Education & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in program management, digital transformation, or enterprise PMO leadership.

• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional programs in digital, retail, or service-based organizations.

• Deep understanding of agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Strong record driving enterprise alignment, governance, and delivery excellence.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to translate strategic goals into operational execution and measurable results.

• Experience partnering with Finance and Product teams to ensure ROI delivery.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life, Accident and Disability

• Retirement with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

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