Hybrid Program Manager, Associate — AI-Driven PM

Material Holdings LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Material is seeking a Sr. Associate, Program Management in a hybrid role based near one of our offices in New York City, Los Angeles or Austin.

You will own end-to-end initiatives across Brand Design, Social, Website Development, and UX Strategy, leading cross-functional teams with a focus on actionable outcomes. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in program management within dynamic environments and is proficient with AI tools to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of program/project management experience within an agency, fast-paced tech company, or media environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller, targeted projects from kickoff through delivery and support senior PMs on larger initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day execution across diverse creative, strategic, and technical deliverables.
• Integrate AI capabilities (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to streamline PM tasks and improve communication.
• Serve as a trusted resource for cross-functional teams and client stakeholders, setting expectations.
• Prepare detailed project plans, milestones, workstreams, and budgets; track progress for on-time delivery and profitability.
• Identify risks early and elevate to leadership as needed.
• Adapt quickly to shifting client priorities and maintain team morale under tight deadlines.

Skills

Autonomy

Initiative

Cross-functional

Multidisciplinary PM

Communication

Tools

ChatGPT

Gemini

Claude

Job description

Material is seeking a Sr. Associate, Program Management in a hybrid role based near one of our offices in New York City, Los Angeles or Austin.

You will own end-to-end initiatives across Brand Design, Social, Website Development, and UX Strategy, leading cross-functional teams with a focus on actionable outcomes. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in program management within dynamic environments and is proficient with AI tools to optimize workflows.