Program Manager III

Akidev Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Akidev Corporation in New York seeks a Program Manager III to plan and coordinate complex, non-IT programs including engineering, R&D, and product roll-outs. This role requires leading cross-functional teams and ensuring successful delivery.

You will develop detailed plans, manage risks, present findings to clients, and drive process improvements. Strong executive writing, stakeholder management, and go-to-market knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in program management, events, executive communications, or business operations
• End-to-end management of executive events, offsites, and speaking engagements
• Influencing VP- and Director-level leaders without direct authority
• Building processes, operating rhythms, and playbooks from scratch
• Strong executive writing skills (briefings, talking points, run-of-show docs, recap notes)
• Understanding of sales or go-to-market organizations
• Proactive risk management and cross-functional stakeholder alignment
• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in marketing events or communications
• Experience scaling work through playbooks, AI-enabled workflows, and automation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee staff competence development.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand to plan feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specs and procedures.
• Review and approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

Program management

Executive communications

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Process design

Executive writing

Sales/go-to-market

AI-enabled workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Start/End Dates: 12/14/2026 - 3/13/2027
Tax Work Location: US - NY - New York
Job Title: Program Management - Program Manager III

Must-Have Skills

• 5–8 years experience in program management, events, executive communications, or business operations
• End-to-end program management for executive events, offsites, and speaking engagements (managing several concurrently)
• Experience influencing VP- and Director-level leaders without direct authority
• Experience building processes, operating rhythms, and playbooks from scratch
• Strong executive writing skills (briefings, talking points, run-of-show docs, recap notes)
• Understanding of sales or go-to-market organizations
• Proactive risk management and cross-functional stakeholder alignment
• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in marketing events or communications
• Experience scaling work through playbooks, AI-enabled workflows, and automation

Job Description: Summary

The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.