Program Manager IV

INSPYR Solutions; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Project Manager IV in Menlo Park, CA to lead field activations, product demonstrations, and partner engagements from planning through execution. The role requires strong experiential marketing and cross-functional coordination, with travel up to 50% and occasional evenings/weekends.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in partnerships, field marketing, event production, and program management, with a proven ability to manage complex activations and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in partnerships, experiential marketing, field marketing, event production, program/project management, or related field.
• Proven experience leading live activations or events end-to-end under tight timelines.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders in highly matrixed environments.
• Experience presenting to senior executives with product narratives.
• Willingness to travel 40–50%, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end field activations, events, partner engagements, and executive product demonstrations.
• Design and execute experiences from large-scale events to high-touch meetings.
• Present product narratives and live demonstrations to senior executives and partners.
• Support senior leaders during high-visibility external engagements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to secure resources and logistics.
• Manage onsite readiness: staffing, inventory, device setup, run-of-show, contingency plans.
• Develop clear documentation, plans, and status updates.
• Train internal teams and partners on product onboarding.
• Test activation playbooks and suggest improvements.

Skills

Partnerships

Experiential marketing

Field marketing

Event production

Program/project management

Cross-functional coordination

Executive communication

Product demonstrations

Travel readiness

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Title: Project Manager IV
Location: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Compensation: $46-$66/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are looking for a Project Manager IV to lead high-visibility field activations, product demonstrations, and partner engagements from planning through execution.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in experiential marketing, field marketing, partnerships, event production, or related areas, with a proven ability to manage complex activations, executive-facing experiences, and consumer technology demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead end-to-end field activations, events, partner engagements, and executive product demonstrations.
• Design and execute experiences ranging from large-scale events to small, high-touch meetings.
• Present product narratives and live demonstrations to senior executives, high-profile talent, partners, and other influential stakeholders.
• Support senior leaders during high-visibility external engagements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to secure resources, approvals, staffing, logistics, and execution support.
• Manage onsite readiness, including staffing, inventory, device setup, run-of-show, contingency planning, and post-event follow-up.
• Develop clear documentation, project plans, task tracking, and status updates.
• Train internal teams and partners on product onboarding and demonstration processes.
• Test activation playbooks in live environments, identify opportunities for improvement, and share recommendations with stakeholders.
• Travel approximately 40–50%, including occasional evenings, weekends, and international travel.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, experiential marketing, field marketing, event production, program/project management, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading live activations or events end-to-end under tight timelines and shifting priorities.
• Strong experience influencing and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders in highly matrixed environments.
• Experience presenting, demonstrating products, or delivering executive-ready narratives to senior executives, high-profile talent, major partners, or similar audiences.
• Strong comfort learning and explaining new consumer technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex product information for executive audiences.
• Experience managing hardware, product-seeding, or similar partner-facing programs.
• Multi-market or international activation experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel 40–50% and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting VIP or high-profile talent, including coordination with representatives and security teams.
• Experience within media, sports, entertainment, music, fashion, creator, or related ecosystems.
• Experience working with government, policy, institutional, or public-sector stakeholders.
• Experience training or enabling cross-functional teams on product onboarding.
• Experience using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency, productivity, or quality.
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices, including quality reviews, risk awareness, and bias mitigation.
• Ongoing development of AI-related skills, including prompt engineering, context engineering, or emerging AI technologies.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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