Program Manager III

Start/End Dates: 9/8/2026 - 3/7/2027
Tax Work Location: US - CA - Menlo Park 
Job Title: Program Management - Program Manager III


Must-Have Skills :
1.5+ years of program/project management experience, including building and scaling complex programs
2.Demonstrated experience managing senior external stakeholders, e.g., executives, senior faculty, institutional or clinical leaders, or equivalent high-status partners
3.Track record of relationship-driven influence and partnership-building in an external, multi-institution context
4.Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and design processes that scale
5.Excellent written, verbal, and presentational communication; credible engaging domain leaders one-on-one

Nice-to-have Skills :
1.Experience in academic relations, university partnerships, fellowship programs, or expert-community programs. Familiarity with a regulated or specialized vertical (e.g., healthcare/clinical)
2.Experience working with AI/ML research teams or in an AI research organization
3.Track record of representing an organization externally at institutional events
4.Experience standing up a new program from pilot to scale

Summary:
The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one''s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor''s degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.