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Project/Program Manager I: 26-01981

Akraya Inc.

Nashville, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$57–$61 Per Hour
SKILLS
Business Administration, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Engineering Management, Leadership, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Scorecarding, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
2 days ago
Primary Skills: Project Management (advanced), Engineering Operations (advanced), Vendor Management (advanced), Stakeholder Management (advanced), Cross-Functional Communication (advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Location: Nashville, TN (#LI-Onsite)
Duration: 18 Months
Pay Range: $57 - $61 per hour
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to support engineering operations by managing vendor activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving project execution. This role requires someone with an engineering background who can effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors, lead weekly project reviews, and ensure successful project delivery from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage engineering and operations projects from initiation through completion.
  • Coordinate with vendors, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.
  • Host weekly project status meetings and track project progress.
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks.
  • Build and maintain vendor performance scorecards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely execution.
  • Prepare project updates and communicate status to leadership.
  • Ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and business requirements.
  • Drive ownership and accountability across project teams.
  • Support continuous process improvements within engineering operations.

Must-Have Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred).
  • 5+ years of Project or Program Management experience.
  • Engineering background.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience coordinating vendors and external partners.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proven ownership and ability to deliver results.
  • Comfortable working in a cross-functional engineering environment.

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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