Program Manager Tech 2

Skill; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive product launch and lifecycle initiatives across critical productivity experiences. You will orchestrate cross-functional planning, readiness, communications, and operational excellence for major releases that impact millions of users worldwide.

In this role you will coordinate with engineering and business teams, create executive-ready status reports and dashboards, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure timely, high-quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience supporting complex technology programs.
• Proven experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving engineering and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining project plans, status reporting, and executive communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, launch timelines, and readiness checklists across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure alignment on launch goals, deliverables, customer communications, and operational readiness.
• Track and communicate program status, risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans to leadership and partner teams.
• Support release planning, launch execution, adoption initiatives, and lifecycle management activities.
• Create executive-ready presentations, status reports, dashboards, and business updates.
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews, decision-making forums, launch readiness meetings, and post-launch assessments.
• Partner with engineering and business teams to identify process improvements that increase operational efficiency and execution quality.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring deliverables meet quality, schedule, and business objectives.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Project planning

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $63-68 Hourly

up to $68.00/hr

Start Date: Sep 17, 2026

Join a leading technology company, a pioneer in innovation, shaping the future of productivity experiences for millions globally. Through Aquent Talent, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a team that delivers impactful product launches and continuous improvement, making a tangible difference in how people work and connect worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive product launch and lifecycle initiatives across critical productivity experiences. In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in orchestrating cross-functional planning, execution, readiness, communications, and operational excellence for major product releases. You will be at the heart of coordinating product updates, supporting administrators in deploying and managing these updates, and ensuring seamless integration for end-users. Your work will directly influence how users interact with essential tools, driving efficiency and innovation across a vast user base, making a significant impact on global productivity.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, launch timelines, and readiness checklists across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure alignment on launch goals, deliverables, customer communications, and operational readiness.
• Track and communicate program status, risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans to leadership and partner teams.
• Support release planning, launch execution, adoption initiatives, and lifecycle management activities.
• Create executive-ready presentations, status reports, dashboards, and business updates.
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews, decision-making forums, launch readiness meetings, and post-launch assessments.
• Partner with engineering and business teams to identify process improvements that increase operational efficiency and execution quality.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring deliverables meet quality, schedule, and business objectives.

What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience supporting complex technology programs.
• Proven experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving engineering and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining project plans, status reporting, and executive communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently drive projects, manage stakeholder communications, and deliver against timelines.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience leading software product releases and cross-functional programs.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Office, Windows, or enterprise software environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data and operational insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.

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.