Program Manager IV

Location: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite) • Duration: 6 months • Pay range: $87–$97/hr

About the role

The main function of this non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in fields such as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, as well as other non-IT-based projects.

About the team

A wearables demo team supporting glasses products. It runs on-site demo operations—device allocation, demo scheduling, and demo room organization—for VIPs, policymakers, and executive leadership. The team currently has one full-time employee, with the remaining consultants, including one based in London who manages the intake system.

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.
• Analyze 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.

Key projects / day-to-day responsibilities

• Manage demo operations for glasses products.
• Device allocation, demo room organization, and demo scheduling.
• Manage communications through the intake system.
• Coordinate with VIPs, policymakers, and executive leadership.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

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.

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience running device/hardware demo operations.
• Experience coordinating with VIPs, policymakers, and executive leadership.
• Experience managing intake/request systems and operational processes.

Benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.