Program Manager for global computer software company in LA, Chicago, or Atlanta.

Supporting metro regions, the Program Manager candidate would be familiar with and have an interest in corporate social responsibility, corporate philanthropy, digital inclusion, and economic development. This individual should exhibit agility in managing competing priorities, be levelheaded in valuing tasks, and demonstrate resourcefulness in finding information efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong community skills
• Creativity and lateral thinking
• Project coordination and/or management skills to ensure activations, projects, and initiatives are completed successfully and efficiently.
• Ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data and make sound decisions.
• Openness to constructive feedback
• Comfort and confidence in a support role.
• Adept in M365 (MS Office Suite)
• Comfortable using and learning software and platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Support multiple markets and prioritize workflow and workload.
• Analyze trends and remain apprised of headlines, research, publications, and data impacting digital inclusion and technology.
• Lead the end-to-end management of events and initiatives.
• Create presentations, templates, and develop talking points.
• Manage schedules, calendars, and key activities.
• Serve as a liaison on efforts, as needed.
• Develop documents and presentations.
• Conduct research and complete data analysis.
• Assist with budget management.
• Ensure the vision and scope of projects are aligned with MS funding.
• Conduct site visits.
• Learn MS products, as needed.
• Provide project support to Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago s Community Managers, as needed.
• Attend meetings, local conferences, and other events when requested.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with Communication (specifically discretionary communication and/or high-level communication with stakeholders)
• Minimum 5 years' experience with Organizational/Adaptability Skills (as this is fast-paced, candidate needs to be familiar with calendar, excel, Microsoft suite, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years' experience with PMI and/or PMP certification

Type: Contract

Work Schedule: Hybrid (Required onsite 2 days a week)

Candidates can be local to LA, Chicago, or Atlanta.

Duration: 3 months, possibility of extension

Hourly Rate Range: $54-71/hourly (DOE)