Program Manager (III)

Aquent; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Retirement match

Free training

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to join a leading global technology company, where you’ll guide cross-functional initiatives and leverage AI tools to drive efficiency. You’ll shape product launches, improve visibility, and scale processes for frequent bundles.

You’ll bring 5–6 years of senior PM experience, strong communication, and hands-on use of AI tools for dashboards, automation, and governance. This role emphasizes change management and program chartering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of program management experience.
• Strong communication in fast-paced, chat-driven environments.
• Experience using AI tools to automate workflows.
• Proficient in change management and cross-organizational programs.
• Familiarity with OKR frameworks and launch processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional launch and go-to-market activities for frequent product bundles.
• Maintain and improve tracking, visibility, and reporting through daily/weekly summaries and blocker status updates.
• Prioritize work across competing requests and organize launches to create efficiency for approvers and stakeholders.
• Leverage AI tools, such as prompt engineering, to automate trackers, create dashboards, and reduce manual effort.
• Bring order and efficiency to a large volume of weekly launch activities.
• Design and implement processes to group similar launches and scale launch throughput.
• Build clear, concise reporting and visibility for stakeholders.
• Drive cross-organizational change management rollout plans with impact analysis.
• Incorporate Product Excellence values and Product Inclusion.
• Charter cross-organizational programs.
• Apply OKR framework proficiency.
• Develop process automation for program monitoring.
• Conduct postmortem and escalation reporting.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

AI tooling experience

OKR proficiency

Change management

Communication skills

Tools

Prompt engineering

Dashboarding

Process automation

Job description

Aquent is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join a leading global technology company, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving critical initiatives that shape the future of technology. As an Aquent talent, you’ll be an integral part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence, making a tangible impact on products used by millions worldwide.

About the Role

Are you a talented Program Manager with a passion for bringing order to complex operations and leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to drive efficiency? We’re looking for a dynamic individual to lead cross-functional launch and go-to-market activities for frequent product bundles. In this role, you won’t just manage projects; you’ll be a strategic architect, streamlining processes, enhancing visibility, and ensuring seamless execution. Your expertise will directly influence the speed and success of product launches, impacting market reach and user experience.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate cross-functional launch and go-to-market activities for frequent product bundles.
• Maintain and improve tracking, visibility, and reporting through daily/weekly summaries and blocker status updates.
• Prioritize work across competing requests and organize launches to create efficiency for approvers and stakeholders.
• Leverage AI tools, such as prompt engineering, to automate trackers, create dashboards, and reduce manual effort.
• Bring order and efficiency to a large volume of weekly launch activities.
• Design and implement processes to group similar launches and scale launch throughput.
• Build clear, concise reporting and visibility for stakeholders.
• Drive cross-organizational change management rollout plans with impact analysis.
• Incorporate Product Excellence values and Product Inclusion.
• Charter cross-organizational programs.
• Apply OKR framework proficiency.
• Develop process automation for program monitoring.
• Conduct postmortem and escalation reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5-6 years of strong program management experience, demonstrating seniority.
• High communication standards and comfort with fast-paced, chat-driven environments.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize multiple concurrent items, and adapt to shifting priorities without being overwhelmed.
• Practical experience using AI tools (e.g., prompt engineering, dashboarding) to automate workflows or improve efficiency.
• Proficiency in change management rollout planning and cross-organizational program chartering.
• Knowledge of OKR framework.
• Experience with process automation for program monitoring.
• Ability to conduct postmortem and escalation reporting.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Familiarity with mobile client platforms (mCP) or working on app development is highly advantageous.
• Any technical familiarity related to AI/gen-AI contexts improves fit.
• Prior experience as a contractor for a major tech company is a plus.

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.