Program Manager (II)

Skill; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plan

Vision & dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training (Aquent Gymnasium

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a skilled Program Manager for a leading technology partner in Mountain View, CA. You will independently manage the full program lifecycle, driving critical outcomes across teams and implementing strategic improvements.

You will charter programs, define scope and milestones, and maintain governance with strong stakeholder collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Proven program management (PgM/TPM) experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs and stakeholders.
• Strong change management and governance capabilities.
• Ability to develop program charters, project plans, and status reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Author comprehensive program charters with scope, timelines, and risks.
• Develop detailed project plans with dependencies and constraints.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to enable informed decisions.
• Manage escalations and drive timely resolutions with cross-functional teams.
• Design and implement program communication plans for diverse audiences.

Skills

Program management

Communications management

Team management

Organizational change

Technical judgment

Stakeholder management

Planning

Portfolio management

Execution & governance

Continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$141.20-154.87 Hourly

Start Date:

Sep 21, 2026

Aquent is partnering with a leading technology company that is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of digital experiences for millions worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Program Manager to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will independently manage the full lifecycle of complex programs, driving critical business outcomes and implementing strategic optimizations. Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and success of initiatives that reach across multiple teams, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your program management prowess to solve cross-functional challenges, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that define industry standards.

About the Role

As a Program Manager, you will be instrumental in organizing, managing, and optimizing program activities that deliver significant business results. You will develop robust systems to proactively identify areas for improvement, drive future optimizations, and implement effective change management strategies, all while monitoring key performance metrics. Your ability to navigate evolving circumstances with independent judgment and manage diverse stakeholder expectations will be crucial to your success. You will operate with a deep understanding of your program's domain, ensuring every initiative is executed with precision and strategic foresight.

• Independently author comprehensive program charters that define scope, timelines, objectives, resourcing, and potential risks or dependencies for advanced programs.
• Develop detailed project plans, breaking down complex initiatives into discrete phases, identifying risks and dependencies, and providing clear visibility into program constraints.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with program stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making and optimize team roles and responsibilities.
• Proactively manage program escalations, collaborating closely with stakeholders to achieve timely and effective resolutions.
• Design and implement predictable program communication plans, tailored to various stakeholder types, and represent the program team across diverse touchpoints.
• Execute change management requirements identified by stakeholders, developing rollout plans with impact analysis and monitoring progress to resolve any misalignments.
• Independently determine and collect essential data for effective program execution and governance, maintaining accurate project trackers and status reports.
• Identify and execute program tasks, proactively managing dependencies while incorporating principles of product quality, inclusivity, and brand integrity.
• Define robust program governance structures, ensuring effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations, and facilitate productive program team meetings.
• Determine program phasing and metrics that drive continuous improvement, including efficient resource management, in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish regular checkpoints to deliver and assess improvement metrics, providing transparency and rationale for any program pivots.

Qualifications

Minimum role qualification requires proficiency in:

• Communications Management (PgM/TPM)
• Team Management
• Managing Organizational Change (PgM/TPM)
• Technical Judgment (TPM)
• Stakeholder Management (PgM/TPM)
• Planning (PgM/TPM)
• Portfolio Management (PgM/TPM)
• User understanding and empathy
• Execution and Governance (PgM/TPM)
• Continuous Improvement (PgM/TPM)

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.