Job Title: Program Manager IV
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Onsite at Bay Area, Menlo Park, CA (Preferred)
Summary:
The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
- Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
- Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
- Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
- Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
- Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
- PMI or PMP certification preferred.
Minimum Years of Experience: 8+
Must-Have Skills
- 8+ years of program management experience
- Ability to build flexible systems and drive clarity across teams
- Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; proactive and assertive
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience running device/hardware demo operations
- Experience coordinating with VIPs, policy makers, and executive leadership
- Experience managing intake/request systems and operational processes
Key Projects/Day-to-Day
Responsibilities:
- Manage demo operations for Client's AR glasses products
- Device allocation, demo room organization, and demo scheduling
- Manage communications through the intake system
- Coordinate with VIPs, policy makers, and executive leadership
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