Edge Operations Program Manager: Automation & AI

Astreya; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate Edge Operations initiatives in Fremont, CA. You will lead emergent and ongoing projects, from intake to closeout, aligning teams and stakeholders to rapidly deliver impactful improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in program management, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive automation and AI-enabled solutions while prioritizing high-impact work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years of program management, project management, or operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to filter signal from noise to focus on the most impactful work.
• Deep comfort with data analytics: able to query, interpret, and act on data to drive decisions.
• Track record of driving automation, process improvement, or AI integration initiatives.
• Self-starter who is proactive, organized, and disciplined in managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergent and enduring projects end-to-end from intake and scoping through execution, delivery, and retrospective.
• Serve as the organizational intake point: receive, assess, prioritize, and route issues and opportunities to the appropriate teams.
• Drive rapid iteration cycles, bringing together cross-functional teams to solve problems quickly.
• Own the full project lifecycle including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and closeout.
• Balance a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects across multiple domains and disciplines.
• Identify and execute on opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, and increase operational velocity.
• Champion automation, AI-powered solutions, and tooling enhancements across the organization.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, playbooks, and documentation.
• Lead cross-functional response efforts during operational crises, ensuring rapid triage and resolution.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide regular status updates and executive summaries.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and workshops that drive decisions and outcomes.
• Leverage data analytics to identify trends and surface actionable insights.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Data analytics

Automation/AI initiatives

Change management

Influence & stakeholder management

Decision making & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Astreya is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate Edge Operations initiatives in Fremont, CA. You will lead emergent and ongoing projects, from intake to closeout, aligning teams and stakeholders to rapidly deliver impactful improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in program management, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive automation and AI-enabled solutions while prioritizing high-impact work in a fast-paced environment.