Title: Program Manager III
Location: Remote (PST/Bay Area/Burlingame preferred)
Duration: 35W, 5D
Compensation: $40 - $81/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Title: Program Manager III
We are looking for a Program Manager III to plan, coordinate, and oversee complex non-IT programs across areas such as engineering, research and development, production, financial systems, and product rollouts. The ideal candidate will develop detailed project plans, align cross-functional teams, evaluate project feasibility, manage resources, and ensure programs are delivered according to business, cost, quality, and timeline objectives.
Key Responsibilities Include: - Develop detailed program plans, goals, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate and integrate technical, operational, and business activities across multiple teams.
- Present proposals, project updates, reports, findings, and recommendations to clients and leadership.
- Partner with engineering, production, marketing, finance, and management teams to define project specifications and procedures.
- Evaluate technology, resource requirements, market demand, costs, risks, and overall project feasibility.
- Assign and oversee work, evaluate team performance, and support the development of employee capabilities.
- Review contracts, vendor proposals, budgets, and cost estimates.
- Direct, review, and approve product designs, process changes, and project modifications.
- Consult and negotiate with clients and stakeholders to establish program requirements and deliverables.
- Monitor production processes, quality standards, costs, and distribution activities.
- Identify project risks, resolve issues, and communicate changes to key stakeholders.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience managing complex programs or projects from planning through completion.
- Strong knowledge of business management, strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, production, finance, marketing, or related functions.
- Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, cost management, and operational efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, or similar project management and documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications: - PMP, PMI, or another recognized project management certification.
- Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, product development, research and development, or product rollout programs.
- Experience reviewing contracts, budgets, vendor proposals, and cost estimates.
- Experience managing or mentoring employees, project teams, or program managers.
- Experience supporting product design reviews, engineering changes, or process improvements.
- Experience presenting program updates and recommendations to senior leadership, clients, or executive stakeholders.
Our benefits package includes: - Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- ...and much more
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