Project Manager - 1661

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 in a hybrid onsite model. The role emphasizes Agile delivery, AI-enabled reporting, and governance across product, engineering, data, and UX teams.

You will drive roadmaps, manage risks, and create real-time dashboards for senior leadership while coordinating with external vendors and internal stakeholders. This 12-month engagement offers competitive hourly compensation and W2 arrangement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program or technical project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs across multiple teams.
• Strong Agile experience (Scrum, Kanban, hybrid).
• Experience with software eng, data, infra, and UX teams.
• Hands-on AI agent and agentic workflow experience.
• Proficient with Jira and Smartsheet for execution and tracking.
• Dashboarding or reporting experience with analytics/AI tools.
• Ability to work onsite Monday-Thursday without exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs from intake to value realization.
• Develop roadmaps with product, eng, and business leaders.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, and timelines across teams.
• Create real-time program dashboards for leadership.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, quarterly planning, OKR tracking.
• Utilize AI tools to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Manage apps supporting marketing platforms and studio ops.
• Identify process improvements and scalable solutions.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

AI agent workflows

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/CS

PMP/CSM/SAFe (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Airtable

Microsoft Teams

Miro

Lucidchart

Cursor

Claude

Job description

City: Glendale, CA

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

Duration: 12 months

Rate Range: Up to $82/hr on w2

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.