Program Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Program Manager for a contract position with a client located in Houston, TX. This role requires 10+ years of program/project management experience in software, solutions, and services development, including complex, multi-workstream delivery across cross-functional teams. The Sr. Program Manager will lead major solution launches, platform enablement programs, and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, product, CX, marketing, and partner teams.

Pay Rate: $51.86/hr W2

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plays a leadership role in driving the business program management function.
• Sets solution/service launch strategies and business objectives; leads implementation details and defines/tracks KPIs.
• Leads cross-functional teams through Agile processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Assesses risks/dependencies for new features and product requirements; defines mitigation strategies.
• Strategically partners with senior stakeholders to understand priorities and align execution.
• Collaborates across multiple workstreams to drive program objectives and exceed market needs.
• Leads initiatives from new business opportunities to solution development, subscription & payment platform enablement, partner programs, and customer experience improvements.
• Delivers monetization ecosystems, ad platforms, streaming media platforms, SaaS subscription services, and consumer-facing solutions.
• Advises stakeholders on program execution strategy across the full lifecycle.
• Tracks and reports key metrics to drive product development decisions and communicates progress to senior leadership.
• Supports product management with competitive market analysis, customer pain point identification, and improvement recommendations.
• Builds strong relationships with key partners and manages day-to-day engagement tied to deliverables.
• Collaborates with internal/external teams to execute cohesive implementation and go-to-market launch plans.
• Works closely with legal, product, operations, marketing, and engineering to optimize partnership integrations.
• Demonstrates process improvement and delivers cross-functional program execution for large-scale initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of project/program management in software, solutions, or services development.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams with complex dependencies.
• Strong knowledge of the software/solution development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience collaborating with CX, QA, Customer Assurance, Support, Solution Marketing, and Product Design teams.
• Deep understanding of 3rd-party solution business models & monetization frameworks: media platforms, streaming, content management, eCommerce, subscription, payment gateways, SaaS.
• Proven success leading multi-million-dollar programs from new product development to platform enablement.
• Strong understanding of partnership dynamics and diverse stakeholder interests.
• Strong PM organizational skills for managing multiple partnerships simultaneously.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal capabilities.
• Strategic thinker capable of analyzing complex ecosystems and building actionable plans.
• Innovative problem solver delivering solutions within established policies.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with customer journey mapping and customer experience strategy.
• Collaborative team player, adaptable, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience leading cross-functional teams from project inception through delivery.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military-connected talent encouraged to apply.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, EAP, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Associates may also be eligible for paid sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave as required by law.