Strategic Program Manager (Contract) – Remote/Hybrid

Socket.dev

San Jose (CA)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 145,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Remote or hybrid options

Professional development support

Opportunity for extension or renewal

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Program Manager (PM3149) to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex programs supporting organizational priorities. You will work with cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance to ensure on-time delivery and strategic alignment.

The role offers a full-time contract with potential for extension, remote or hybrid work options, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
5+ years of experience in program or project management.
Proven track record managing multiple projects or workstreams.
Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid).
Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication with executives and cross-functional teams.
Experience with PM tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com.
PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects and programs from initiation through completion.
Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, resource requirements, and performance objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, finance, and other business functions.
Establish program priorities and ensure projects align with strategy and requirements.
Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
Manage schedules, deliverables, resources, and competing priorities while maintaining quality.
Facilitate program meetings, stakeholder reviews, status updates, and executive presentations.
Prepare regular reports and dashboards outlining performance, milestones, risks, budgets, and deliverables.
Communicate with stakeholders to ensure clear expectations and timelines.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and delivery methodologies.
Manage changes to scope, timelines, and resources with proper documentation and approvals.
Support budget management, vendor coordination, and contract-related activities.