Job Title: Senior Program Manager — Yard Automation
Location: Bellevue, WA
Duration: 6-month (Extension possible)

Job Description:
Client is seeking a Program Manager to lead critical transportation operations and automation initiatives across a global network. This role drives execution of multiple high-impact programs focused on yard automation, operational technology deployments, security authentication programs, and AI-enabled gate and yard solutions across logistics operations.
The Program Manager will own end-to-end delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders across regions, and ensure successful pilot and scale deployments.
 
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end program management for 8+ concurrent strategic initiatives including yard automation, authentication programs (2FA/MFA), RFID seal deployment, driver identity, AI gate automation, and autonomous yard solutions
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, delivery timelines, and milestone tracking across workstreams
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple organizations (operations, tech, safety, PMO, and business teams)
• Drive alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities
• Facilitate decision-making with senior leadership

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Partner with business lines and regional teams to drive program adoption and rollout execution
• Develop and execute communication and adoption strategies for technology deployments
• Manage multi-region stakeholders across international expansion programs
• Provide regular status updates, risk reports, and executive summaries

Operational Excellence & Launch Support

• Lead pilot site selection, readiness alignment, and launch support with field and yard teams
• Coordinate vendor deliverables and external partner timelines
• Drive SOP documentation and training rollout for operations teams
• Define success metrics and track pilot performance
• Recommend scale decisions based on measurable results

Technical Program Support

• Partner with engineering teams to triage and close technical issues and bugs
• Manage PMO approvals and compliance requirements
• Track deployment blockers and drive resolution
• Support workflow adoption and continuous improvement initiatives

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify cross-program dependencies across technology, operations, and business teams
• Proactively surface risks and build mitigation strategies
• Create contingency plans and drive urgent issue resolution
• Ensure alignment on timelines, resources, and delivery commitments

 
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of program or project management experience in technology or operations
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain environments (preferred)
• Strong technical acumen with ability to understand and communicate technical concepts
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills

 
Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree
• PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with automation technologies or IoT deployments
• Background in security or authentication systems
• International program management experience
• Vendor and external partner management experience

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.