About the role
Role: Program Manager
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate
activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems
and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the
integration of technical activities.
- Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
- Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- Analyse technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
- Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
- Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
- Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
Must Have:
- 8+ years of program management experience
- Ability to build flexible systems and drive clarity across teams
- Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; proactive and assertive
Nice to have:
- Experience running device/hardware demo operations
- Experience coordinating with VIPs, policy makers, and executive leadership
- Experience managing intake/request systems and operational processes
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