Project Manager - 1653

aKube; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

aKube in Glendale, CA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs spanning engineering, data, infrastructure, and UX. The role is hybrid with onsite Monday-Thursday and remote Friday, facilitating planning, execution, and value realization across multiple teams.

You will develop roadmaps, manage risks and interdependencies, and drive real-time dashboards and analytics using AI-assisted tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program or technical project management.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs across teams and systems.
• Strong Agile experience: Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery.
• Experience with software engineering, data, infrastructure, and UX teams.
• Hands-on experience developing or managing AI agents and agentic workflows.
• Experience using Jira and Smartsheet for project execution, tracking, and resource management.
• Experience creating dashboards, status reporting, or operational insights using analytics or AI-assisted tools.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday with no exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs through intake, planning, execution, delivery, and value realization.
• Develop program roadmaps and prioritized initiatives with product, engineering, and business leaders.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, issues, resources, and timelines across multiple teams.
• Create and maintain real-time program dashboards for leadership reporting.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, quarterly planning, OKR tracking, and leadership reviews.
• Use AI tools to improve project reporting, risk management, task creation, and decision-making.
• Manage applications supporting marketing platforms and studio rights operations.
• Identify process improvements and implement scalable solutions across teams.
• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to technical teams, executives, and external vendors.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

AI agent workflows

Dashboarding

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

PMP

CSM

SAFe

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Airtable

Microsoft Teams

Miro

Lucidchart

Cursor

Claude

Job description

Glendale, United States | Posted on 09/10/2026

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Hybrid. Onsite Monday through Thursday. Remote Friday.

Duration: 12 months

Rate Range: Up to $82

Work Authorization:GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B

Must Have

• 7+ years of experience in program management or technical project management.
  
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs across multiple teams and systems.
  
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models.
  
• Experience working with software engineering, data, infrastructure, and UX teams.
  
• Hands-on experience developing or managing AI agents and agentic workflows.
  
• Experience using Jira and Smartsheet for project execution, tracking, and resource management.
  
• Experience creating dashboards, status reporting, or operational insights using analytics or AI-assisted tools.
  
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday with no exceptions.
  

Responsibilities

• Lead programs through intake, planning, execution, delivery, and value realization.
  
• Develop program roadmaps and prioritized initiatives with product, engineering, and business leaders.
  
• Manage interdependencies, risks, issues, resources, and timelines across multiple teams.
  
• Create and maintain real-time program dashboards for leadership reporting.
  
• Lead Agile ceremonies, quarterly planning, OKR tracking, and leadership reviews.
  
• Use AI tools to improve project reporting, risk management, task creation, and decision-making.
  
• Manage applications supporting marketing platforms and studio rights operations.
  
• Identify process improvements and implement scalable solutions across teams.
  
• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to technical teams, executives, and external vendors.
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical project or program management experience.
  
• Experience supporting technology delivery and software development initiatives.
  
• Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Airtable, Microsoft Teams, Miro, or Lucidchart.
  
• Experience using AI-assisted platforms such as Cursor, Claude, or similar tools.
  
• Strong experience with program dashboards, portfolio reporting, and risk tracking.
  
• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or similar certification preferred.
  
• Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments preferred.
  
• Experience with AI products, data platforms, or advanced analytics preferred.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.