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Project/Program Manager I: 26-01940

Akraya Inc.

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$36–$39 Per Hour
SKILLS
Atlassian JIRA, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Standup Meetings, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Recruiting, Time Management
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Primary Skills: Project Management (advanced), Cross-Functional Coordination (advanced), Stakeholder Management (advanced), Asana (advanced), Jira (advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Location: Austin, TX (#LI-Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Range: $36 - $39 per hour
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Job Summary:
The Project/Program Manager I will support cross-functional teams by managing project timelines, coordinating launch readiness activities, facilitating meetings, and ensuring stakeholders remain aligned. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership, making strong communication, organization, and execution skills essential. The role is onsite five days a week and may require limited weekend support during the holiday season.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
  • Manage project launch and operational readiness activities.
  • Lead daily standups and weekly project review meetings.
  • Track project milestones, risks, and action items.
  • Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  • Communicate project status to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Support seasonal initiatives and holiday launch programs.
  • Utilize project management tools such as Asana or Jira to track work.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • 2–4 years of Project Management or Program Management experience.
  • Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Asana or Jira is preferred.
  • Demonstrates Amazon Leadership Principles such as Bias for Action and Customer Obsession.

ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

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