Akkodis · 18 hours ago
Program Manager
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$51.86/hr - $51.86/hr
10+ years expAkkodis is seeking a Program Manager for a contract position with a client located in Houston, TX. The role involves leading major solution launches and driving cross-functional alignment across various teams in software and services development.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Plays a leadership role in driving the business program management function
Sets solution/service launch strategies and business objectives; leads implementation details and defines/tracks KPIs
Leads cross‑functional teams through Agile processes including sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives
Assesses risks/dependencies for new features and product requirements; defines mitigation strategies
Strategically partners with senior stakeholders to understand priorities and align execution
Collaborates across multiple workstreams to drive program objectives and exceed market needs
Leads initiatives from new business opportunities to solution development, subscription & payment platform enablement, partner programs, and customer experience improvements
Delivers monetization ecosystems, ad platforms, streaming media platforms, SaaS subscription services, and consumer‑facing solutions
Advises stakeholders on program execution strategy across the full lifecycle
Tracks and reports key metrics to drive product development decisions and communicates progress to senior leadership
Supports product management with competitive market analysis, customer pain point identification, and improvement recommendations
Builds strong relationships with key partners and manages day‑to‑day engagement tied to deliverables
Collaborates with internal/external teams to execute cohesive implementation and go‑to‑market launch plans
Works closely with legal, product, operations, marketing, and engineering to optimize partnership integrations
Demonstrates process improvement and delivers cross‑functional program execution for large-scale initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of program/project management experience in software, solutions, and services development, including complex, multi‑workstream delivery across cross‑functional teams
Experience managing multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams with complex dependencies
Strong knowledge of the software/solution development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience collaborating with CX, QA, Customer Assurance, Support, Solution Marketing, and Product Design teams
Deep understanding of 3rd‑party solution business models & monetization frameworks: media platforms, streaming, content management, eCommerce, subscription, payment gateways, SaaS
Proven success leading multi‑million‑dollar programs from new product development to platform enablement
Strong understanding of partnership dynamics and diverse stakeholder interests
Strong PM organizational skills for managing multiple partnerships simultaneously
Excellent relationship‑building and interpersonal capabilities
Strategic thinker capable of analyzing complex ecosystems and building actionable plans
Innovative problem solver delivering solutions within established policies
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Ability to translate between technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Experience with customer journey mapping and customer experience strategy
Collaborative team player, adaptable, and strong problem‑solving skills
Extensive experience leading cross‑functional teams from project inception through delivery
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Voluntary benefits
EAP
Commuter benefits
401(k) plan
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Other leave as required by law
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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