Project Manager

Akkodis; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Forge & AI is seeking a hands-on Technical Program Manager to independently drive multiple complex initiatives at the intersection of AI, software and the physical world. You will partner with global Engineering, AI, Product, UX and business teams to translate priorities into executable plans and deliver large-scale programs on time and within budget.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in Technical/Engineering Program Management, a proven track record delivering multi-team software programs, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Technical Program Management or related roles.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex programs on time and within budget.
• Experience leading execution across multiple Agile/Scrum teams.
• Strong program leadership, stakeholder management and problem solving.
• Experience with resource planning, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
• Experience with globally distributed teams and/or external partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in PM tools, methodologies and Agile software practices.

Responsibilities

• Proven track record delivering $2M+ large‑scale programs on time and within 5% of budget.
• Lead execution across 6+ Agile/Scrum teams, coordinating 30+ engineers and stakeholders.
• Resolve critical dependencies and risks and maintain delivery milestones.
• Manage resource plans, budgets, forecasts, and program risks across portfolios.
• Lead globally distributed teams across 3+ time zones with external partners/vendors.
• Present status, risks, dependencies, and financials to technical and senior leadership.
• Use PM tools and Agile practices to roadmap, sprint, align, and report KPIs.
• Partner across Engineering, AI, Product, UX and business teams to align priorities.

Skills

Technical acumen

Agile development

Program execution

Cross-functional leadership

Risk and dependency management

Execution discipline

Strong communication

PM tools & methodologies

Job description

Pay Rate: $50hr. -$55/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Description:

We are looking for a strong, hands‑on Technical Program Manager who can independently drive multiple complex projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Key requirements:

• Technical acumen: Strong understanding of Agile development and experience working with software engineering teams.
• Program execution: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive milestones, and ensure delivery commitments.
• Cross-functional leadership: Ability to coordinate across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
• Risk and dependency management: Proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, escape blockers, and drive resolution.
• Execution discipline: Excellent documentation, action tracking, meeting management, and attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication, including concise executive-level status reporting.

We are also open to remote candidates with exceptional Technical Program Management experience.

Please prioritize candidates who are proactive, highly organized, and comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight.

As a Technical Program Manager at Forge & AI, you will help drive the execution of innovative Physical AI solutions that connect AI, software and the physical world. Our teams are applying these technologies to real‑world challenges-from reducing energy consumption in buildings to optimizing industrial processes and enabling more autonomous operations.

You will work at the intersection of business and technology, partnering with global Engineering, AI, Product, UX and business teams to translate priorities into executable plans and deliver complex programs successfully.

We are looking for a collaborative, hands‑on program leader who can connect the dots, bring structure to ambiguity, communicate effectively across technical and business teams, and drive execution in a fast‑moving environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proven track record delivering $2M+ large‑scale engineering/software programs on time and within 5% of approved budget.
• Experience leading execution across + 6Agile/Scrum engineering teams, coordinating 30+ engineers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated ability to resolve critical dependencies and risks and maintain delivery against committed milestones.
• Experience managing resource plans, budgets, forecasts, and program risks across portfolios, including headcount planning and quarterly financial forecasting.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams across 3+ time zones and managing execution with external engineering partners/vendors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting program status, risks, dependencies, and financials to both technical teams and senior business leadership.
• Proficiency with program/project management tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and software‑development practices, including roadmap planning, sprint execution, dependency tracking, risk management, and KPI reporting.
• Partner across Engineering, AI, Product Management, UX and business teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and technology execution.
• Adapt to changing priorities and bring structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous situations.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management or related roles.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex engineering or software programs on time and within budget.
• Experience leading execution across multiple Agile/Scrum engineering teams.
• Strong program leadership, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with resource planning, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and/or external engineering partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in program/project management tools, methodologies and Agile software‑development practices.

WE VALUE

• Experience with AI/ML, Physical AI, industrial software, IoT, building automation, industrial automation or connected products.
• Experience leading programs involving 6+ Agile/Scrum teams.
• Ability to understand technical complexity and connect business objectives with technology execution.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to connect the dots across teams and dependencies.
• Ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams in a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience managing global vendors and external development teams.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing requirements and ambiguity.
• Strong collaboration skills and a team‑first mindset.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning and turning emerging technologies into meaningful customer outcomes.

Note:

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers