Work Innovation Program Manager

Protingent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Work Innovation Program Manager for a contract role to drive meaningful change in systems and processes. The successful candidate will excel in managing change initiatives, enhancing workflows through automation, and collaborating globally to improve employee experiences. This fully remote position offers competitive pay and a benefits package that includes educational reimbursement and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)

Education/certification reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years in program management or operations.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and structured in dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with low-code platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead change initiatives to improve work processes.
• Collaborate to streamline workflows and enhance employee experience.
• Develop communications strategies for change adoption.

Skills

Program Management

Change Management

Systems Thinking

Stakeholder Alignment

Process Design

Continuous Improvement

Workflow Automation

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Work Innovation Program Manager

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Work Innovation Program Manager with our client that is fully remote.

Job Description:

• We’re looking for a contract Program Manager to join our Work Innovation team and help drive meaningful changes across our systems, processes, and employee experiences.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, systems thinking, and change leadership—and who’s excited to help shape the future of work.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead Change Initiatives: Partner across teams to plan and execute change programs that improve how we work—ensuring alignment, stakeholder engagement, and adoption.
• Design & Improve Systems: Collaborate with our systems team to streamline workflows, connect tools, and enhance the employee experience through automation and low-code solutions.
• Operationalize Innovation: Translate strategic ideas into actionable plans. Help connect initiatives across workstreams and ensure measurable impact.
• Drive Process Excellence: Identify opportunities to improve internal operations and support the rollout of scalable, efficient practices.
• Support Global Collaboration: Work across time zones and functions, bringing empathy and structure to complex, distributed change efforts.
• Communicate with Clarity: Develop crisp, compelling communications strategies that help teams understand what’s changing and why.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in program management, operations, or change management—ideally in environments focused on employee experience, digital transformation, or workforce enablement.
• A systems thinker with a strong grasp of process design, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working across global teams and time zones, with an appreciation for the nuances of change at scale.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to bring structure to evolving priorities.
• Familiarity with low-code platforms, workflow automation, or employee experience tools is a plus.
• Bonus if you’ve worked alongside People, IT, or Innovation teams.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $60 - $70 /hr.
• Location: Fully remote
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.