Program Manager: 26-03104

Akraya, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking an experienced Program Manager in San Diego to oversee in-flight work, structure programs, and act as the central communication hub for initiatives. You will manage intake for new initiatives and proactively identify and manage risks to keep programs on track.

The role requires coordinating with engineering and data analytics teams, driving programs from inception to completion, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proven ability to drive programs to completion.
• Strong stakeholder communication and alignment skills.
• Experience in a technical environment, specifically with data analytics, or engineering teams, is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide structure to all ongoing projects.
• Manage and execute operational mechanisms for program alignment.
• Serve as the primary communication conduit for program updates.
• Oversee the intake and routing of new initiative requests.
• Proactively identify and manage program risks and dependencies.

Skills

Program Manager

Reporting

Risk Management

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Primary Skills: Program Manager (Advanced), Reporting (Intermediate), Risk Management (Advanced), Operational Excellence (Advanced), Stakeholder Management (Intermediate)

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 12+ Months Location: San Diego, CA (#LI-Hybrid) Pay Range: $68.00 - $72.00 Per Hour on W2

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing and structuring all in-flight work, ensuring operational mechanisms are effective and aligned. The Program Manager will act as the central communication hub, managing intake for new initiatives and proactively identifying and managing risks. Success in this role means driving programs from inception to completion and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and provide structure to all ongoing projects
• Manage and execute operational mechanisms for program alignment
• Serve as the primary communication conduit for program updates
• Oversee the intake and routing of new initiative requests
• Proactively identify and manage program risks and dependencies

Must-Have Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proven ability to drive programs to completion
• Strong stakeholder communication and alignment skills
• Experience in a technical environment, specifically with data analytics, or engineering teams, is required

About Akraya

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.

We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!