Aquent · 5 hours ago
Program Manager (II) [206929]
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101/hr - $112/hrAquent is partnering with a leading global technology company that is shaping the future of how people connect, work, and live. This role offers the opportunity to independently manage complex programs end to end, influence cross-functional teams, and contribute to operational excellence and strategic success.
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Responsibilities
Independently author comprehensive program charters, including scope, timelines, OKRs, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies
Develop detailed project plans that break work into phases, identify risks and dependencies, and provide visibility into constraints
Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders to support alignment and effective decision-making
Optimize program team roles and responsibilities to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Proactively manage escalations and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Design and implement predictable communication plans tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences
Serve as a key representative for the program across internal and external touchpoints
Lead change management efforts, including rollout planning and impact analysis in partnership with stakeholders
Track and resolve misalignments during change management rollouts
Identify, collect, and manage critical data required for program execution and governance
Maintain accurate trackers, dashboards, and status reports to ensure program visibility
Proactively manage dependencies while integrating principles of Product Excellence, Product Inclusion, and brand trust
Define and uphold program governance, including mitigations, postmortems, and escalation paths
Facilitate effective program meetings with clear outcomes and action items
Define program phasing and establish metrics that drive continuous improvement and responsible resource stewardship
Deliver regular checkpoints to review progress, assess metrics, and recommend data-driven pivots when needed
Qualification
Required
Strong expertise in Communications Management, including building and executing effective communication strategies
Proven experience in Team Management, optimizing roles, fostering collaboration, and driving performance
Demonstrated success in Organizational Change Management, from planning through execution and course correction
Sound Technical Judgment to support informed decision-making in complex environments
Exceptional Stakeholder Management skills with the ability to influence across levels and functions
Advanced Program Planning capabilities, including charter development and detailed execution planning
Experience with Portfolio Management and aligning programs to broader organizational goals
A strong foundation in User Empathy, ensuring programs are designed with end users in mind
Deep experience in Execution and Governance, delivering programs with clarity, rigor, and accountability
A continuous improvement mindset, actively identifying opportunities to improve outcomes and processes
Benefits
Subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage
Paid sick leave
Retirement plans with a company match
Company
Aquent
We supply Fortune500 clients with the best talent on the market!
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (16)
2023 (13)
2022 (17)
2021 (24)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.5MKey Investors
Crystal Financial
2015-06-15Debt Financing· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Steven Kapner
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Recent News
Business Standard India
2025-09-09
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