Director, Program Management

Chobani
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
200 Lafayette Street (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2026
Summary The Director of Program Management leads large-scale creative and experiential programs from brief through delivery. This role provides end-to-end program leadership,ensuringteamsmove from idea to execution with speed, clarity, and consistent craft. Working across Innovation, New Product Development, Brand, Sampling, Shopper, Creative, Experiential, and agency partners, this leader connects disciplines and structures workflows into a single, scalable program model that delivers best-in-class creative and brand expression. The ideal candidate understands creative production and resourcing in practice and knows how tooptimizeprocessto improve collaboration, increase speed-to-market, and elevate quality across every touchpoint. Responsibilities Program & Production Management Lead large-scale creative and experiential programs from brief through launch and delivery Design and optimize end-to-end workflows across concepting, design, physical and digital production, installation, and deployment. Oversee briefing, project planning, creative development, design, production, activation, and post-program evaluation. Establish program models that balance speed, consistency, and creative quality across channels and experiences. Implement governance, tools, and frameworks to improve resourcing, capacity planning, and cross-functional communication. Partner with stakeholders to streamline workflows, remove bottlenecks, and improve execution. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management Act as the connector across Innovation, New Product Development, Brand, Sampling, Shopper, Creative, Experiential, and Production teams. Translate strategic direction into executable creative and experiential programs. Bridge creative, production, and distribution to ensure work is delivered with consistency and impact. Partner with legal, finance, operations, and external agencies to enable seamless execution. Build trusted relationships with cross-functional partners to align priorities and delivery. Partner with the Content Studio (producers, designers, retouchers, editors, motion artists) and experiential producers to deliver high-quality work at scale. Oversee creative production pipelines across brand, digital, social, retail, OOH, and live experiences. Manage physical production, fabrication, installation, and on-site execution for experiential programs and events. Ensure technical execution, quality control, and consistency across all deliverables. Resource & Vendor Management Own resourcing, capacity planning, and prioritization across the creative and experiential portfolio, balancing internal teams, freelancers, fabricators, and agencies.Select, negotiate, and manage external partners in collaboration with Creative leadership. Oversee budgets, scopes, and timelines with discipline and transparency. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement Build scalable systems for planning, producing, and delivering creative and experiential work. Use insight and data to improve timelines, utilization, and output quality. Identify opportunities for automation, tooling, and workflow improvements. Drive continuous improvement across program execution and production. Requirements 10+ years of experience in program management, production or experiential programs in a brand, studio or agency environment. Strong understanding of creative workflows, physical production, and content ecosystems Proven ability to run large, multi-disciplinary creative & experiential programs Experience with resourcing, budgets, vendors, and fabrication partners Fluency with project management and creative production rols Demonstrated ability to improve productivity and craft through better program design and execution About Us Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets. For more information, please visitwww.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. The salary range for this full-time position is $180,000.00-$220,000.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.