Program Manager (III)

Program Manager (III) Skill sick time United States, California, San Bruno May 13, 2026

Overview Placement Type:

N/A Salary:

$113-120.27

Hourly Start Date:

Jun 1, 2026 Aquent is proud to partner with a leading global technology company at the forefront of innovation. This organization is dedicated to solving complex challenges and building the future through cutting-edge solutions that impact millions of users worldwide. Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving impactful programs? We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to join our client's dynamic team and spearhead critical initiatives that transcend organizational boundaries. In this pivotal role, you won't just manage projects; you'll shape strategic direction, foster collaboration, and deliver transformative improvements that directly influence business outcomes and user experiences. You will be instrumental in navigating complex, cross-functional challenges, ensuring strategic alignment, and delivering tangible results that drive the organization forward.

• What you'll do:
• Independently define, drive, and own comprehensive program charters, addressing scope, timelines, objectives, resourcing, risks, and dependencies for moderately complex programs across multiple teams.
• Translate ambiguous program goals into clear, measurable objectives and milestones, determining the most effective level of program management required for each initiative.
• Develop detailed project plans that break down initiatives into discrete phases, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and potential constraints.
• Independently establish program phasing and metrics to ensure continuous improvement and optimal resource stewardship.
• Design and deliver optimized communication strategies, including executive and key partner communications, effectively representing the program across all touchpoints.
• Anticipate and proactively manage change management requirements, developing rollout plans, monitoring progress, and resolving misalignments to ensure smooth transitions.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with senior program stakeholders, facilitating effective decision-making, resolving prioritization conflicts, and proactively managing escalations.
• Independently determine and collect essential data for program governance, maintaining project trackers and status reports to inform stakeholder decisions.
• Execute program tasks, proactively manage dependencies, and integrate values of excellence, inclusion, trust, and reputation into all aspects of program delivery.
• Develop automated processes to enhance program velocity and monitoring, and define robust program governance structures, including mitigation strategies, postmortems, and escalation reporting.
• Drive effective and productive program stakeholder meetings.

• Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Portfolio Management
• Demonstrated expertise in Team Management
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience in Managing Organizational Change
• Exceptional Communications Management skills
• Advanced Planning capabilities
• Proven ability in Stakeholder Management
• Expertise in Execution and Governance
• Sound Technical Judgment
• Deep User understanding and empathy

• About Aquent Talent:

• Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #LI-LORENSAQUENTJOBS