Program Manager

Aditi Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Aditi Consulting is seeking a Service Readiness Program Manager for the Post Sales Operations group to lead cross-functional projects ensuring readiness before product launches. The role emphasizes end-to-end program management, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across support, engineering, product, and sales to optimize post-launch performance and ongoing improvements.

Ideal candidates have PMP or equivalent, 5 years in program management, and strong communication to influence

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in technology or consumer electronics sectors.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of post-sales operations and new product introduction processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-end Programs: Lead end-to-end customer support program management activities for new product introductions, ensuring readiness of support operations prior to product launch.
• Drive Project Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, risk management strategies, and KPIs to drive successful execution against goals.
• Drive Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with customer support, engineering, product management, sales, and other teams to align objectives, maintain launch schedules, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Use Data to Define Solutions: Advocate for customer-centric solutions by defining customer support requirements and leveraging data-driven customer and industry insights.
• Resolve Risks: Identify risks and roadblocks to product launch, lead resolution efforts, and facilitate team collaboration to execute on action items efficiently.
• Support Operational Processes: Support operational improvements and efficiencies across product support planning, design processes, and overall support capabilities.
• Evaluate Program and Operational Performance: Establish metrics to evaluate program and operational performance, regularly communicate progress, and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Maintain Post-Launch Performance: Track product performance post-launch, implement lessons learned, and drive continuous process improvements for future product introductions.

Skills

Project management experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

PMP certification

Data analysis tools

Project management software

Job description

Payrate

Payrate: $95.00 - $102.00/hr.

Summary

The Post Sales Operations (PSO) group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Service Readiness Program Manager to join the Service Planning & Strategy team. The Post Sales Operations group oversees customer support operations for all Company’s products. The ideal candidate is skilled at leading projects end-to-end, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence in customer support and support readiness as well as being able to navigate complex project landscapes and drive continuous improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-end Programs: Lead end-to-end customer support program management activities for new product introductions, ensuring readiness of support operations prior to product launch.
• Drive Project Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, risk management strategies, and Key Process Indicators (KPIs) to drive successful execution against goals.
• Drive Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with customer support, engineering, product management, sales, and other teams to align objectives, maintain launch schedules, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Use Data to Define Solutions: Advocate for customer-centric solutions by defining customer support requirements and leveraging data-driven customer and industry insights.
• Resolve Risks: Identify risks and roadblocks to product launch, lead resolution efforts, and facilitate team collaboration to execute on action items efficiently.
• Support Operational Processes: Support operational improvements and efficiencies across product support planning, design processes, and overall support capabilities.
• Evaluate Program and Operational Performance: Establish metrics to evaluate program and operational performance, regularly communicate progress, and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Maintain Post-Launch Performance: Track product performance post-launch, implement lessons learned, and drive continuous process improvements for future product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in technology or consumer electronics sectors.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of post-sales operations and new product introduction processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead strategic initiatives.

Skills

• 5 years of experience in a program management role, with a demonstrated history of success in both new product introduction and after-market operations.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with data analysis tools and methodologies to drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to ramp up fast and operate in ambiguity — minimal hand-holding, proactive, works without detailed instructions.
• Strong communication across levels — can tailor messaging from working teams up to senior stakeholders.
• End-to-end XFN project/program management — drives cross-functional projects to completion independently (5 yrs experience).
• PMP certification (preferred, not required).
• Consumer electronics industry experience (beneficial, not required).
• Program/project management specifically in customer support operations — called out as "particularly valuable".

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $95.00 - $102.00/hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages.

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment
• 10 paid days off
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match
• life and disability insurance
• commuter benefits
• dependent care flexible spending account
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• accommodations and reimbursement for work travel
• discretionary performance or recognition bonus
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.