Program Manager - Bay Area

Work closely with the best clients on the planet and help them to set their projects in motion. The Bay Area-based Program Manager will take client projects from ideation to launch by utilizing our growing team of developers, designers, and systems engineers, both local and remote.

Location

Cupertino, CA (hybrid office + remote + onsite)

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Position

We are looking for a highly competent customer relationship manager, communicator, and problem solver who can support the dynamics of a mid-size software development, design and technical consulting firm. The ideal applicant will be able to work in a client-facing role, and thrive as a Program Manager supporting a portfolio of creative, entrepreneurial client projects.

Duties

Getting new projects rolling, including discussions with potential and existing clients, and collaborating with development teams on needs assessment, project scoping, estimating, timelines and proposal creation

Supporting custom software projects with a dynamic, growing team of developers, designers and systems engineers, both local and remote
Enabling successful collaboration between developers and clients: facilitating communication and meetings, tracking project backlogs and budgets, proactive problem solving
Maintaining overview of 8-10 projects for different clients; being accountable to track budget and development progress, while seeking new project opportunities
Participating in strategic planning for process and resource improvements and long-term objectives

Requirements

Experience working with Fortune 500 clients and customers
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to identify problems and propose solutions with consideration of all ramifications
Willingness to commute weekly to clients in the South Bay/Peninsula
Experience with Agile development is a plus
Familiarity with the needs of different types of businesses is valuable, as we have client projects across various enterprise departments
Experience with web development, BI/analytics, custom software apps, or data management technologies is a plus
3-5 years of relevant experience in program/project management, engineering, account management or consulting

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Healthcare package with vision and dental
Vacation / PTO
Retirement plan
Support for your continued learning and professional development
Hardware and software
Offices in Cupertino, CA

Salary: $83,000 - $90,000 depending on experience.

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