Program Manager in Glendale
Job Description
Program Manager
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Location: Glendale, CA () or Orlando, FL – Onsite 4 days/week
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Employment Type: Contract (7 months, potential extension)
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Pay Rate: $83.89/hour
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Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead operational execution across a digital product portfolio. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional alignment, managing dependencies, and ensuring efficient delivery across teams. The ideal candidate brings strong program management expertise and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Drive execution across product, engineering, design, and business teams
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks
- Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure predictable delivery
- Maintain an integrated view of the product roadmap across initiatives
- Establish and manage operating cadences (quarterly planning, roadmap reviews, status reporting)
- Improve cross-team collaboration, communication, and visibility
- Facilitate alignment and accountability across multiple stakeholders
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Required Qualifications
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- Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional programs in digital product or eCommerce environments
- Strong program management and operational execution skills
- Experience working closely with engineering teams and understanding software delivery lifecycles
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority in matrixed organizations
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Required Tools & Skills
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- Program management tools: Jira, Jira Service Manager, Jira Cloud
- Experience with Confluence
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, or similar)
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Qualifications(At least one of the following)
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- Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments
- Prior experience with large enterprise organizations
- Background in eCommerce
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Education
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
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