Technical Program Manager – Remote

ApTask Global Workforce; Menlo Park (CA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a remote 7-month contract in the United States. The role involves defining, implementing, and delivering complex programs across multiple functions with a focus on time, scope, quality, and budget constraints.

The ideal candidate will engage with executive management, manage internal and external teams, and drive program-level planning. A technical background, strong PMI qualifications, and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or related field.
• Experience with project estimating, scheduling & tracking, and customer interaction and management.
• Proven people management and team-building skills.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment and manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work with partners at different levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs within scope, quality, time and budget constraints.
• Engage in program-level strategic planning with executive management.
• Manage internal and matrixed employees to deliver systems and enhancements.
• Oversee scope definition, requirements gathering, estimating, scheduling, and budget management.
• Handle status reporting, risk management, contingency planning, and cross-organizational communication.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Adaptability

Business process learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Technical Program Manager – Remote position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Menlo Park, CA. This is a 7 month contract opportunity.

This role is responsible for the successful definition, implementation, and delivery of complex, cross-functional programs. The ideal candidate will handle program-level strategic planning, engage with executive management, and resolve complex issues while delivering programs within scope, quality, time, and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs within the constraints of scope, quality, time and budget and under circumstances involving multiple moderate-probability, moderate-impact risk factors
• Engage in program-level strategic planning, interaction with executive level management, complex issue resolution, and team building
• Manage internal and matrixed employees and contractors to deliver systems and systems enhancements that meet specified requirements
• Oversee project scope definition and management, requirements gathering, time estimating, project schedule development and tracking, and budget management
• Handle project status reporting, issue and risk management, contingency planning, and customer interaction across multiple organizational levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field
• Experience with project estimating, project scheduling & tracking, and customer interaction and management
• Proven people management and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications and business functions
• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment
• Experience with the software development lifecycle

Desired skills

• MBA or other related advanced degree
• PMP or PMI certification

Pay range

up to $141.19 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.