Job Title: Program Manager IV
Location: Menlo Park, CA / San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Travel Requirement: 40–50% Domestic & International travel (flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends)
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager IV to plan, direct, and execute high-profile, end-to-end field activations and live product demos. In this role, you will lead the execution of experiential moments across tentpole events, priority industry forums, and high-touch individual partner meetings. You will deliver executive narratives and live product demonstrations (featuring both released and unreleased consumer technology, including wearables, VR, AI, and digital platforms) to C-level business leaders, high-profile talent, and key stakeholders.
End-to-End Activation Management: Run live demo activations in the field from start to finish across tentpole events, priority industry footprints, and 1:1 executive engagements.
Executive Narratives & Live Demos: Deliver compelling, executive-ready narratives and live product demonstrations to C-level business leaders, VIPs, high-profile talent, and influential partners.
Executive Support: Work directly alongside senior leadership during high-visibility partner engagements.
On-Site Operational Readiness: Maintain total ownership of on-site readiness, including staffing, inventory management, device configuration, run-of-show execution, contingency planning, and post-event follow-up.
Playbook Testing & Strategy: Partner with strategic initiatives teams to test activation playbooks under live conditions, synthesize post-event feedback, and optimize field performance.
Product Onboarding & Enablement: Train and enable cross-functional teams and partners on smart glasses and hardware product onboarding to ensure seamless seeding experiences.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Partnerships, Executive Leadership, Marketing, Policy, Communications, and Security teams to secure necessary resources, approvals, and logistics.
Program Operations: Manage project pipelines using clear documentation, task-tracking tools, project boards, and AI-assisted workflows.
Experience: 8+ years of experience in partnerships, experiential marketing, event production, field marketing, or related domains.
Live Event Execution: Proven track record of leading live activations end-to-end, with on-site ownership under tight timelines and shifting priorities.
Stakeholder Influence: Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and execute effectively within complex, highly matrixed environments.
VIP & Executive Presentation: Proven experience presenting and demoing technology to senior executives (CEOs/VPs), high-profile talent, or major external partners.
Technical Aptitude: Deep comfort with, and enthusiasm for, learning, mastering, and explaining cutting-edge consumer tech.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on translating complex technical topics into clear, executive-level narratives.
Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel 40–50%, including evenings, weekends, and occasional international travel.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Experience managing hardware or product-seeding programs with external partners.
Multi-market or international activation and event management experience.
Background in white-glove or VIP talent handling, including coordination with talent representatives and security personnel.
Professional exposure to media, sports, entertainment, music, fashion, policy, or creator ecosystems.
Experience working alongside policy, legal, or government affairs teams.
Proficiency in leveraging modern AI tools to optimize project workflows, alongside a commitment to responsible, ethical AI practices and continuous skill development.