Program Management - Program Manager IV

Spectraforce Technologies; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Program Manager IV for an onsite 6-month assignment in the Bay Area, Menlo Park, CA. The role focuses on planning, directing, and coordinating non-IT projects across engineering, R&D, and product rollout, with a strong emphasis on client proposals and contract oversight.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in business administration or related field and PMI/PMP certification is preferred, with at least 8 years of program management experience and proven

Qualifications

• 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.

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 approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership & mentoring

Independent work & time management

Strategic planning & resource

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

PMI or PMP certification preferred

Job description

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