Program Manager

Our client, a design and product development organization, is seeking a Program Manager to join their team. As a Program Manager, you will be part of the Studio Operations team supporting cross-functional design studio initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational discipline, clear and proactive communication, and an execution-focused mindset that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Program Manager - Design Studio Operations

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $75-$82/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Drive alignment across company-wide and internal team initiatives, ensuring milestones, priorities, and deliverables are clearly communicated and supported across stakeholder groups.
• Partner with design leadership to develop and manage comprehensive project plans that define scope, expectations, timelines, and key deliverables for studio programs.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with project stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, execution plans, dependencies, and expectations.
• Surface risks and blockers early, drive transparency around challenges, and partner with teams to proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Own agendas for weekly reviews, distribute materials to attendees (including executive leadership), and highlight key decisions needed to remove bottlenecks and reduce risk.

What's Needed?

• 4+ years of experience in program management, operations, or project coordination; automotive, consumer product, or design background preferred.
• Successful track record of managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency in tools required to manage complex projects.
• Extraordinary organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with company leadership and technical professionals across functions and departments.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead coordination and execution of key studio programs across design, engineering, product, brand, and manufacturing teams.
• Chance to strengthen cross-functional alignment by translating priorities, milestones, and deliverables into clear plans and communication.
• Role focused on proactive risk management, transparency, and decision support to help teams move efficiently through critical development phases.
• Environment where you can partner with design leadership on planning, budgeting, and resource tracking activities.
• Impactful work that supports weekly reviews, team syncs, and leadership meeting coordination aligned to project priorities and development milestones.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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