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Job Title: Program Manager - Executive Engagement
Location: Burlingame, CA (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract (possibility to extend a maximum of 24 additional months)
Target Start Date: June 2026
Pay Rate: $45-55/hr
Overview
A Fortune 100 technology company is seeking a Program Manager supporting Global Retail Operations. This individual will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing engagements while driving process improvements and operational efficiency across programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end planning and delivery of executive engagements, including scheduling, logistics, and coordination
- Support engagements across global locations (primarily Burlingame and London)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment
- Drive program improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains
- Contribute to innovation efforts including AI implementation and automation improvements
- Ensure adherence to industry best practices in program and event execution
- Manage a dynamic engagement cadence (approx. 50–60 engagements annually, with variability week-to-week)
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in program management, event planning, or engagement coordination
- Experience supporting executive-level or customer-facing engagements
- Strong background in planning, logistics, and execution of events or programs
- Excellent attention to detail with a highly organized and meticulous approach to work
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally in fast-paced environments
- Experience in tech environments or supporting technical organizations
Additional Details
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week (flexibility based on project needs)
- Must be comfortable working across time zones, including morning calls (approx. 8 AM PST) with London-based teams
- Flexibility to take early calls remotely when needed
Ideal Candidate
- Go-getter mindset with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
- Extremely detail-oriented and execution-focused
- Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across global teams
- Thrives in dynamic, high-visibility environments supporting executive and customer engagements
Salary : $45 - $55