Demo

Project/Program Manager III

Lensa
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2025
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Actalent. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Job Title: Project/Program Manager III

Job Description

We are seeking an Operations Program Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of field testing activities for hardware and software systems. This role is the central point of communication between engineering teams, test sites, and stakeholders while maintaining strict security protocols and ensuring alignment with product development timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive field testing strategies across multiple product lines.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional teams during complex in-field testing operations.
  • Manage relationships with testing facilities and partner organizations.
  • Create and execute risk mitigation strategies for field testing activities.
  • Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting of test results.
  • Coordinate logistics for in-field device deployment and testing operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in planning, execution, and processes.

Essential Skills

  • 5 years of program management experience in technical environments.
  • Proven track record managing field testing programs.
  • Experience with prototype testing and validation.
  • Excellence in stakeholder communication and management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts.
  • Experience with data management and security protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Background in operations management.
  • Strong technical background in engineering or related field.
  • Experience with automated testing tools and platforms.
  • Degree in a technical field.

Work Environment

This position may require up to 25% travel to testing sites and partner facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of program management experience, technical expertise, and strong organizational skills to drive successful testing operations while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Cruz, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Cruz,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $55 - $60

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Project/Program Manager III?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project/Program Manager III career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$119,549 - $147,509
Income Estimation: 
$140,655 - $170,536
Income Estimation: 
$200,471 - $254,173
Income Estimation: 
$271,516 - $422,299
Income Estimation: 
$261,260 - $370,192
Income Estimation: 
$204,131 - $291,374
Income Estimation: 
$334,218 - $530,734
Income Estimation: 
$138,649 - $191,575
Income Estimation: 
$182,502 - $249,036
Income Estimation: 
$207,946 - $249,343
Income Estimation: 
$175,165 - $219,883
Income Estimation: 
$182,642 - $260,237
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Lensa

Lensa
Hired Organization Address Cheyenne, WY Full Time
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, META, is seeking profession...
Lensa
Hired Organization Address Cheyenne, WY Full Time
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Prime Therapeutics, is seek...
Lensa
Hired Organization Address Cheyenne, WY Full Time
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, EBSCO Information Services,...
Lensa
Hired Organization Address Cheyenne, WY Full Time
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, GovCIO, is seeking professi...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project/Program Manager III jobs in the Santa Cruz, CA area that may be a better fit.

Project/Program Manager III

Actalent, Santa Cruz, CA

Program Manager

Scion Staffing, Watsonville, CA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!