Program Manager III

Jobtailor; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Program/Project Manager in Santa Ana, CA to lead complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements. The role focuses on aligning project execution with organizational goals, reporting performance, and delivering cost savings.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field, 2+ years of PM experience (ideally in real estate/engineering), strong communication, and PMP实践 preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience, preferably in real estate, facilities or engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to develop project execution plans with Project Managers.
• Advanced critical thinking, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgment with minimal supervision required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of project management standards and best practices.
• Data management and problem-solving expertise.
• Experience resolving conflicts and promoting organizational effectiveness.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute projects, report status, monitor performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Guide cross-functional teams, create work instructions, assign flows, lead kick-offs, and update leadership.
• Improve program management processes and develop tools to manage risk, estimates, costs and resources.
• Align execution to organizational and global goals; monitor compliance with policies and standards.
• Ensure company standards and workplace guidelines are embedded in delivery.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and relevant KPIs; analyze end-user feedback.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute projects, report on project status, monitor project performance, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Provide guidance and support to cross‑functional teams, create work instructions, assign process flows, lead kick‑off meetings, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Continuously assess and improve program management processes, drive continuous development of the program, and develop and implement tools and processes to manage project risk, estimates, costs, and resources.
• Align program and project execution to the organizational and global goals, monitor compliance with policies and standards if applicable, and communicate status of active projects or assignments.
• Ensure implementation of Company Standards and Workplace Guidelines are embedded into the project delivery process.
• Develop and generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, relevant KPIs, team members and team structure, processes and process improvements, and feedback from end users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Management, Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in real estate and facilities or engineering
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to analyze complex information and make sound decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work with Project Managers to develop a project execution plan.
• Advanced level of critical thinking, communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to make effective decisions independently with minimal escalation to or supervision from manager.
• Must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of project management standards and best practices
• Must possess data management and problem‑solving expertise
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with performance management and ability to evaluate situations quickly and accurately
• Skilled in motivating fellow team members to excel
• Experience resolving conflicts and promoting organizational effectiveness
• Must have change management and customer relations management experience
• Excellent negotiation skills are a must.
• Five years of engineering product/project management experience required
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• PMP certification is preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted.

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP certification