Telecom IT Project Manager 5

Job Title: Agile Program Manager
Duration (Contract): 12 Months
Client Location: Mountain View CA 94043

Location Preference: Onsite

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional technology programs across global teams. This role demands a sharp operator who can balance aggressive timelines multi-geography coordination and executive-level communication - all while keeping delivery quality high. The ideal candidate brings a strong automation AI and data mindset continuously looking for smarter ways to plan execute and report across programs.

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Partner with Product Engineering Operations and other cross-functional stakeholders across Clients global teams to deliver strategic high-impact programs end-to-end
• Support portfolio planning and execution - maintaining visibility across multiple programs aligning priorities managing dependencies and ensuring resources are allocated effectively
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies ensuring alignment and momentum at every stage of delivery
• Own program planning scheduling and delivery - from ideation through release - with a relentless focus on quality and timeliness
• Meticulously plan and conduct workshops with large groups of audience track and follow up on action items to closure
• Define clear program deliverables and drive accountability across all participating teams
• Oversee multiple concurrent project teams ensuring alignment to program goals
• Identify and mitigate risks early promoting a smoother path to success and reducing potential disruptions
• Lead scrum-of-scrums and steering committee sessions to drive cross-team alignment
• Produce clear accurate program status reports for stakeholders at all levels
• Provide a uniform stakeholder experience through consistent communication and full transparency regarding program status resource requirements priorities risks and issues
• Champion the use of automation AI tools and data-driven insights to streamline program operations improve forecasting accuracy and enhance decision-making across the portfolio

Required Skills Experiences Education and Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10 12 years of program/project management experience in software development environments
• Proven track record managing software programs through the full SDLC - from concept to production release
• Experience supporting or owning portfolio planning and execution across multiple concurrent programs
• Hands-on experience collaborating with technical teams including Product Management Engineering and Operations
• Automation & AI mindset - familiarity with AI-assisted tools workflow automation and leveraging data to drive program decisions and operational efficiency
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to tracking program health surfacing trends and communicating insights to stakeholders
• Exceptional leadership facilitation time management and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with sharp attention to detail and comfort managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies; hands-on experience with Jira GitHub and Confluence
• Experience managing AdTech-related programs is a plus
  • Background in digital advertising Mobile and/or Smart TV ecosystems
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML-powered tools for project planning risk detection or reporting automation
  • Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously with multiple stakeholder groups
  • Strong track record communicating across organizational structures and management levels
  • PMP certification

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $50.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills experience location and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.