Program Manager IV

Role Overview

• Overseeing, planning, and executing complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion
• Develop comprehensive project charters, scope documents, and resource plans
• Conduct feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, and risk assessments to determine project viability
• Prepare detailed project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, assigning tasks, managing workloads, and monitoring performance
• Use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) to track milestones, tasks, and deliverables
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle
• Proactively address challenges and resolve issues, escalations, and conflicts in a timely manner
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making and optimize project outcomes
• Oversee project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting on variances
• Negotiate and coordinate contracts with vendors and third-party service providers where applicable
• Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, presentations, and executive briefings
• Manage change requests and ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and costs
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices
• Share knowledge and mentor junior project managers, promoting consistent project management standards
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)
• Familiarity with LLM platforms and agentic AI tools (e.g., Claude, GPT‑4, Gemini) and hands-on experience using next‑generation AI agent frameworks/tools (e.g., Manus) to automate workflows, orchestrate multi-step tasks, and integrate with internal/external systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex project challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Outstanding facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities
• Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities, deadlines, and budgets
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in project management, preferably within industries such as IT, Construction, Healthcare, Finance, or Manufacturing
• Experience managing enterprise-level projects with multiple stakeholders and large budgets (e.g., $1M+)
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the specific industry (e.g., GDPR for IT, FDA for Healthcare)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a similar discipline is highly desirable
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification (or relevant certification) is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel (up to 10–25%) to client sites or other company locations as needed
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when project timelines require

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
• Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law