Program Manager

Program ManagerLocation: Redmond, Wa (2-3 days per week)Duration: 9/30/24 - 6/30/25Pay Range: $45/hr - $50/hrTypical Day in the Role• Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is: We deliver all networking equipment into the data centers that allow servers to be powered - think of is as comcast delivering the physical hardware but for our company. We primarily handle two components - MOR and Fuse box - (MOR) these are in the server space and we have fuse boxes (a component that is important to reduce latency)• Key projects: This role will contribute to: Heavily involved in InfiniBand that are supporting the next generation of data centers in order to power a lot more. Our data centers have to be able to support this new development.Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of:• Early on, a lot of meetings - 80%• This person will be overseeing all vendor management to analyze data, metrics and KPIs• Email comms - 15%• Monitoring optimization/analytics - 5%• Will change as time goes on, less meetings - the ramp up will take about 60 daysCompelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition• What makes this role interesting? - This role provides the opportunity to be very hands-on with the data. - A lot more hands on with regards to data, trends, metrics, KPIs - looking at trends to analyze and make sure time stamps are accurate to build a view of the whole story. - very analytical dataset - our data is all over the place because its a new space.• Unique Selling Points: AI driven space/ AI related products. Potential for FTE in the future.Candidate Requirements• Years of Experience Required: 4 overall years of experience in the field.• Degrees or certifications required: BA in Business Admin or related field (finance, accounting, analytics) degree is required to be eligible for this role or PMI or PMP preferred• Disqualifiers: Candidates who are looking for a short contract will not be eligible for the role. We eventually hope to convert this person• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain:• Career oriented person is preferred• Data oriented mindset/ Analytics• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and relationship building.Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience1. 1. Minimum __4__ years experience with Data Analytics/mining2. 2. Minimum __3__ years experience with Executive presence/articulation3. 3. Minimum __2__ years experience with people managementSummary: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.Skills:• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.• Basic ability to work independently and manage ones time.• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.• Basic 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.• 4 years experience required.