Program Manager

TEK Systems; Menlo Park (CA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced operations and project management professional to support external researcher onboarding and regulatory work. You will coordinate with Government, Politics, Advocacy, Compliance, Legal, and Engineering teams to design scalable, automated onboarding and compliance processes for global partners.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, strategic thinking, and the ability to earn credibility across the organization while managing multiple initiatives and

Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory audits
• Experience in partner onboarding processes and contracting
• Experience drafting and circulating compliance and monitoring reports
• Experience with prompt engineering
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time
• Team player with project management skills and ability to move multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to pull reports for audit requests
• Routinely update compliance documentation
• Routinely monitor and gather compliance reports
• Create and deploy automated processes to improve efficiency
• Manage processes to remove blockers and ensure smooth operations
• Manage contract execution with external researchers and internal signatories
• Collaborate with external partners to answer questions and triage problems
• Document processes, identify bottlenecks, and flag risks
• Drive operational excellence and improve metrics
• Provide QA and vetting for inbound submissions

Skills

Program management

Project management

Audit management

Compliance auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

PMI or PMP certification

Job description

Description

Large Social Media Company is seeking an experienced operations and project management professional to support our external researcher/partner onboarding and regulatory work. This individual will work with cross functional teams like Government, Politics, Advocacy, and Compliance Programs, Legal, and Business/Product Engineering to help implement scalable and automated processes for global researcher and partner onboarding and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, execution-minded professional who can think strategically, adapt quickly, and rapidly earn credibility and trust within all levels of the organization. They will have demonstrated the ability to coordinate with cross-functional leads on critical issues spanning partner onboarding, compliance monitoring and reporting, partnerships, and other interdependent teams. This person will be highly organized, productive, poised, and able to thrive in high-pressure, time-sensitive scenarios.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to pull reports on specific technical and non-technical phases of onboarding to provide evidence supporting audit requests
• Routinely update compliance documentation
• Routinely monitor and gather compliance reports
• Compliantly create and deploy automated processes to improve operating efficiency across various workstreams
• Monitor and manage processes to remove blockers and ensure smooth operational flows
• Manage contract execution and completion from external researchers, their institutions, and internal counter signatories
• Work with external partners to answer questions, triage problems, and troubleshoot
• Communicate proactively and work with cross-functional teams to document processes, identify bottlenecks, flag potential risks, and resolve issues
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and executing processes that create efficiency, remove obstacles, and improve operational metrics
• Provide quality assurance and vetting review for inbound application submissions and suggestions for improvements
• Identify potential risks and elevate accordingly in the event of suspicious application submissions

Skills

Program management, Project management, Audit management, Compliance auditing, Cross Functional teams, PMP

Top Skills Details

Program management, Project management, Audit management, Compliance auditing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Skills:

• Experience with regulatory audits and can provide detail-oriented and timely audit responses
• Experience in partner onboarding processes, including vetting global partner criteria and contracting
• Experience drafting and circulating compliance and monitoring reports
• Experience with prompt engineering
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work independently and manage ones time
• Team player with demonstrated project management skills. Will be asked to keep multiple projects and programs moving simultaneously
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
• Strong knowledge of building operational processes
• Ability to quickly learn different computer softwares and platforms
• Strong data management skills
• Experience in organization and attentive to detail while delivering in a timely matter
• Experience in academic and/or researcher background is preferred

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Top 3 must-have HARD/MUST have skills

1. Organized
2. Strong communications skills- written skills
3. Strong background in operations and compliance- adhering to policies

Top 3 Nice to Have Skills

1. Ability to think quickly on their feet and getting ahead of potential problems
2. Strategically research
3. Strong XFN skills

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.