Program Manager V

Spectraforce Technologies; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced communications professional to support the Executive Vice President of Information Technology & Corporate Security.

You will craft executive messaging, speeches, and Q&A for internal and external engagements, translating complex technology topics into clear communications. The role requires strategic advisory capability, strong writing, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, with a hybrid setup in Oakland

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of executive communications experience supporting senior leaders.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills; ability to present complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise on communications strategy, messaging, opportunities, and risks for the EVP.
• Create speeches, scripts, talking points, presentations, briefings, and Q&A for major engagements.
• Prepare the EVP for high-visibility moments through briefing, rehearsal, coaching, and rapid-response support.

Skills

Executive writing

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Program Manager V

Duration: 13+ Months

Location: Oakland, CA (This position will be a Hybrid assignment requiring two days onsite, preferably Tuesday and Wednesday)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced communications professional to provide contract-based support to the Executive Vice President of Information Technology & Corporate Security. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor and lead writer, translating complex technology, cybersecurity, operational, and organizational topics into clear, credible, and compelling communications.

The scope spans executive messaging, major meetings, speaking engagements, coworker and change communications, issues support, and external thought leadership. Success requires exceptional writing, sound judgment, business acumen, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.

Function & Department Overview

• Marketing & Communications: Advances enterprise priorities through executive, employee, customer, and external communications, as well as brand, marketing, and reputation management.

• Technology & Security: Designs, develops, operates, and maintains technology, telecommunications, and security capabilities to provide safe, reliable, and affordable services. Technology & Security partners with the broader business to strengthen capabilities through new functionality, modern and secure technology implementations, and continuous system improvements-reducing risk, increasing productivity, managing costs, and enabling organizational effectiveness through trusted, innovative, and secure solutions.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory & Executive Messaging

• Advise the Executive Vice President on communications strategy, positioning, key messages, opportunities, and risks.

• Create speeches, scripts, talking points, presentations, briefings, and Q&A for major internal and external engagements.

• Prepare the EVP for high-visibility moments through briefing, rehearsal, coaching, and rapid-response support.

Technical Translation & Change Communications

• Translate technology, cybersecurity, corporate security, AI, data, and operational priorities for varied audiences.

• Lead coworker and change communications for transformation, modernization, productivity, and organizational initiatives.

Thought Leadership & External Engagement

• Develop external thought leadership, including LinkedIn content, in partnership with Marketing & Communications teams.

• Partner closely with the Director of Executive Communications and the Social Media team on external media, public speaking, and social media activities.

• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff, leadership team, and communications colleagues to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.

• Experience: At least 7 years of executive, corporate, public affairs, journalism, or related communications experience, including supporting senior executives in a complex organization.

• Key Skills:

  • Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to simplify complex business or technical subjects.
  • Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines; proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting a CIO, CTO, CISO, corporate security leader, or other senior technology executive.

• Knowledge of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, data, or operational technology (OT).

• Experience with executive coaching, thought leadership, social media strategy, and major organizational change initiatives.

• Experience operating within regulated, infrastructure, energy, utility, or technology environments.

• Familiarity with the responsible use of generative AI tools and technologies.

Profile of the Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate is a trusted counselor, exceptional writer, and pragmatic strategist who brings intellectual curiosity, calm under pressure, strong collaboration skills, and a steadfast commitment to clear, credible, and actionable communications.