Engineering Program Manager : 26-02088

Akraya, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead end-to-end initiatives in Identity Platform and education technology. You will coordinate across teams, translate requirements into actionable plans, and drive delivery with transparency and business impact.

This role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to juggle multiple programs while aligning with global users.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical program management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of concurrent programs.
• Experience in software-based cloud services and identity management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive program execution from inception to completion across multiple teams.
• Define and manage program priorities, timelines, and scope, making critical trade-offs.
• Maintain clear and consistent program transparency through detailed plans and reporting.
• Foster strong relationships with various stakeholders to influence and align efforts.
• Proactively identify and mitigate program risks to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Program Mgmt

Agile Methodologies

Education Initiatives

Cloud Infra

Identity & Access

Job description

Primary Skills: Program Management (advanced), Agile Methodologies (advanced), Education initiatives (advanced), Cloud Infrastructure (intermediate), Identity and Access Management (intermediate)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 7+ Months with possible extension

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $70 - $75 per hour on W2

Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading end-to-end program delivery for critical initiatives in Identity Platform and education technology impacting global users. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure execution excellence, manage priorities, and transparently report on program status. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, translates technical complexity into business outcomes, and drives strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive program execution from inception to completion across multiple teams.
• Define and manage program priorities, timelines, and scope, making critical trade-offs.
• Maintain clear and consistent program transparency through detailed plans and reporting.
• Foster strong relationships with various stakeholders to influence and align efforts.
• Proactively identify and mitigate program risks to ensure successful delivery.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience in technical program management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of concurrent programs.
• Experience in software-based cloud services and identity management systems is preferred.