Program Manager (II)

Skill; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & dental

Sick leave

Retirement match

Online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent in California is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex programs from concept to delivery. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, define scope, timelines, and success metrics, and ensure alignment with business outcomes.

You will build robust governance structures, manage stakeholders, and implement change management practices to deliver measurable results across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end programs from concept to delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to define scope, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Proven track record in change management and governance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Author program charters with scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, and risks.
• Create detailed project plans breaking initiatives into phases.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to enable decision-making.
• Manage program escalations and resolve issues quickly.
• Design and implement regular program communications.
• Lead change management rollout plans and measure progress.
• Collect data for governance and maintain trackers.
• Manage tasks and dependencies with Product Excellence values.
• Define governance structures and lead program meetings.
• Determine phasing and metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Set checkpoints to show improvement metrics and pivots.

Skills

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Planning

Portfolio Management

Strategic Thinking

Execution & Governance

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$95.25-104.12 Hourly

Start Date:

Oct 9, 2026

Join a world-renowned organization at the forefront of innovation, where your strategic vision and leadership will directly shape the future of critical initiatives. As a Program Manager, you'll be instrumental in driving complex programs from conception to completion, transforming ambitious ideas into tangible realities. Your ability to navigate cross-functional challenges and foster collaboration will empower teams, optimize processes, and deliver impactful results that resonate across the organization and beyond.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Program Manager to lead the full lifecycle of advanced programs. In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind strategic initiatives, defining and addressing complex challenges with independent judgment and a proactive approach. You will build robust systems for continuous improvement, manage critical stakeholders, and ensure that programs not only meet but exceed business outcomes. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact, influencing key decisions and fostering a culture of excellence.

What You'll Do

• Independently author program charters, defining scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, and risks/dependencies for advanced programs.
• Create detailed project plans that break down initiatives into discrete phases, identifying risks, dependencies, and program constraints.
• Build and nurture trusted relationships with program stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and optimize team roles and responsibilities.
• Manage program escalations efficiently, collaborating closely with stakeholders to find swift resolutions.
• Design and implement predictable communication plans, tailored to various stakeholder types, and represent the program team across diverse touchpoints.
• Execute change management requirements, developing comprehensive rollout plans including impact analysis, and monitoring progress to resolve misalignments.
• Independently determine and collect necessary data for effective program execution and governance, maintaining project trackers and status reports.
• Proactively manage program tasks and dependencies, incorporating Product Excellence values, Product Inclusion, and brand trust and reputation.
• Define program governance structures, including effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations, and lead productive program team meetings.
• Determine program phasing and metrics to drive continuous improvement, including Resource Stewardship, in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish regular checkpoints to deliver and assess improvement metrics, providing transparency and rationale for program pivots.

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency in Communications Management (PgM/TPM)
• Proficiency in Team Management
• Proficiency in Managing Organizational Change (PgM/TPM)
• Proficiency in Technical Judgment (TPM)
• Proficiency in Stakeholder Management (PgM/TPM)
• Proficiency in Planning (PgM/TPM)
• Proficiency in Portfolio Management (PgM/TPM)
• Strong user understanding and empathy
• Proficiency in Execution and Governance (PgM/TPM)
• Proficiency in 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.