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Program Manager Redmond, WA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Program Manager to work onsite in Redmond WA. Please see below for full details--
Job Notes:
-3-6 month contract / extensions and perm conversion possible with good performance
-ASAP start date
-Onsite in Redmond WA
-Drug & Background required.
About the program:
The incredible performance of foundation models is disrupting every aspect of AI research and development. As industrial advances in AI continue to reach new heights research has been limited by access to industry-scale trained foundation addition to ongoing research and model improvement it is essential to include the deep and diverse expertise and perspectives to comprehend foundation models potential impact on science individuals and society and to explore their potential for additional real-life scenarios.
Goals and objectives:
We are looking to accelerate AI research and the development of use cases that can complement human ingenuity by increasing availability of industry-scale foundation models. Through this program we hope to re-imagine AI learning and research using foundation models while also exploring new use cases that can complement human ingenuity through diversified academic expertise.
Duties:
Interface with clients on technical and business issues from project initiation through delivery.
Drive program/project schedules and status reports.
Create and/or review multiple functional specifications that will be used as tools in making decisions as to how the product or service will be implemented.
Provide Product Managers & Product Unit Managers with technical and/or analytical information.
Organize cross functional activities ensuring the program/project is completed on schedule and within budget constraints.
Role Specifics:
5-7 years of experience required
Prior roles engaging with universities and external customers or partners is preferred
Deep project & program management experience required with strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to multi-task and prioritize across varying workstream types
Ability to work with and understand different types of data is preferred
Develop track and manage BI project budget project plans timelines and scope
Partner closely with other members of functional project teams
Prepare and present usage reporting; PowerBI experience required
Communicate project status and proposed program strategies with senior stake holders researchers and others
Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
Make presentations to researchers and project sponsors
Facilitate program onboarding and ongoing program service for 100-150 researchers
Create and facilitate events for 10-50 professors and researchers
Documentation creation experience a plus
Why Choose Merge IT
We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100 enterprise-level clients (aka Big Name - think big banks big pharma etc.).
We would love to connect with you! Follow us on social media and be the first to know about open positions career advice and insider tips and tricks. Find us by searching @MergeITLLC on Instagram Facebook or Twitter or paste this link into your browser: IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.
Job Notes:
-3-6 month contract / extensions and perm conversion possible with good performance
-ASAP start date
-Onsite in Redmond WA
-Drug & Background required.
About the program:
The incredible performance of foundation models is disrupting every aspect of AI research and development. As industrial advances in AI continue to reach new heights research has been limited by access to industry-scale trained foundation addition to ongoing research and model improvement it is essential to include the deep and diverse expertise and perspectives to comprehend foundation models potential impact on science individuals and society and to explore their potential for additional real-life scenarios.
Goals and objectives:
We are looking to accelerate AI research and the development of use cases that can complement human ingenuity by increasing availability of industry-scale foundation models. Through this program we hope to re-imagine AI learning and research using foundation models while also exploring new use cases that can complement human ingenuity through diversified academic expertise.
Duties:
Interface with clients on technical and business issues from project initiation through delivery.
Drive program/project schedules and status reports.
Create and/or review multiple functional specifications that will be used as tools in making decisions as to how the product or service will be implemented.
Provide Product Managers & Product Unit Managers with technical and/or analytical information.
Organize cross functional activities ensuring the program/project is completed on schedule and within budget constraints.
Role Specifics:
5-7 years of experience required
Prior roles engaging with universities and external customers or partners is preferred
Deep project & program management experience required with strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to multi-task and prioritize across varying workstream types
Ability to work with and understand different types of data is preferred
Develop track and manage BI project budget project plans timelines and scope
Partner closely with other members of functional project teams
Prepare and present usage reporting; PowerBI experience required
Communicate project status and proposed program strategies with senior stake holders researchers and others
Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
Make presentations to researchers and project sponsors
Facilitate program onboarding and ongoing program service for 100-150 researchers
Create and facilitate events for 10-50 professors and researchers
Documentation creation experience a plus
Why Choose Merge IT
We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100 enterprise-level clients (aka Big Name - think big banks big pharma etc.).
We would love to connect with you! Follow us on social media and be the first to know about open positions career advice and insider tips and tricks. Find us by searching @MergeITLLC on Instagram Facebook or Twitter or paste this link into your browser: IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.
Required Experience:
IC
