Job Title: Program Manager IV
Location: Remote – California Preferred (Open to EST)
Duration: 6 Months

Overview

Client is seeking an experienced Program Manager IV to lead and scale operational programs within the DSS pRPM team. This role will focus on improving efficiency, managing vendor relationships, and driving data-informed decision-making across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Operations Management

• Define and manage strategic initiatives to improve team efficiency and impact
• Establish operational systems, processes, and scalable frameworks
• Develop program roadmaps, track progress, and ensure delivery against commitments
• Identify risks proactively and communicate adjustments effectively

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams such as:
  • Sourcing
  • Vendor Engagement
  • Finance
  • Legal
• Improve internal processes, templates, and documentation
• Enable effective communication and collaboration across teams

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Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage relationships with preferred vendors
• Support customized contracting processes
• Oversee:
  • Purchase Orders (POs)
  • Invoice tracking
  • Contract execution

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Financial & Budget Management

• Maintain accurate financial datasets and reports
• Ensure operational and financial efficiency of DSS budget
• Provide real-time budget visibility and reporting

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Data Analysis & Reporting

• Perform data analysis to support business decisions
• Generate metric-driven reports and insights
• Track program performance and outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience:
  • Leading programs end-to-end and scaling them
  • Vendor management and contract negotiation
  • Using data to drive decisions and improvements
• Strong stakeholder management across cross-functional teams
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with:
  • UX Research teams
  • Finance and Legal stakeholders
• Experience integrating AI tools and workflows into program management
• Demonstrated ability to drive ethical and responsible AI adoption
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Experience working across global teams

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. Program management experience (end-to-end ownership, scaling programs)
2. Data-driven decision-making and analytics
3. Vendor management and contract negotiation

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with UX research operations
• AI tools/workflow integration
• Cross-functional collaboration across multiple regions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

 
 
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: $ 70.00/hr.