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Program Manager IV

Ursus, Inc.
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • $87–$97 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
11 days ago

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Program Manager IV
LOCATION: Menlo Park, CA (Onsite)
DURATION: 6 Months
PAY RANGE: $87 - $97/hr.

TOP 3 SKILLS:
  • 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.
  • Experience running device/hardware demo operations; coordinating with VIPs, policymakers, and executive leadership; and managing intake/request systems and operational processes.

Company:
Our client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Summary:
The main function of a 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.

Job 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

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.

Education/Experience:
  • 8 years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
  • PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Must-Have Skills:
  • 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

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



Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationMenlo Park, CA
Salary$87–$97 Per Hour

Skills

  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Softwareunmatched
  • Conference Managementunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Contract Approvalunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
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  • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Feasibility Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Projectunmatched
  • Microsoft Visiounmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Demonstrationunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Product Reviewsunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Project Evaluationunmatched
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
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  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
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  • Staff Developmentunmatched
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  • Technology Analysisunmatched
  • Wearablesunmatched
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