Program Management - Program Manager IV
Apex Systems · Menlo Park, CA · 2 wk ago
Project Management$77–$87/hrFull-time
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Wearables Product Experience team. This role is central to organizing communications and operations across the demo team. The main function of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate activities for non-IT based projects, such as engineering, research and development, and product roll-outs.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate projects by creating detailed plans to achieve goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
- Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of employees, and oversee staff development.
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to assess project feasibility.
- Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to align on project specifications and procedures.
- Review and provide recommendations on or approve contracts and cost estimates.
- Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
- Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
- Experience in a program management capacity.
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Leadership and mentoring skills to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Proficiency in computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMI or PMP certification is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
- 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
- On-demand training program, certification prep, and library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars (available after 6+ months of tenure).
- Certification discounts and perks through associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
- Dedicated consultant support team and certified Career Coach.