Program Manager

Job Title : Program Manager Retail / Ecommerce Logistics

Location : SFO, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Jose, CA (Onsite with Location Flexibility)

Duration : Long-Term Contract

Visa : No H1B or OPT

Logistics / Supply Chain Experience

Need Local to CA

Key Requirements :

Recent retail experience (mandatory)

Strong experience with logistics, manufacturing, and final-mile delivery solutions

Proven experience managing project financials including tracking, forecasting, burn rate analysis, ROI and variance reporting

Strong planning and resource allocation experience

Experience working with cross-departmental stakeholders in retail environments

Responsibilities :

Develop project and program plans based on established methodologies, including scope, schedule, budget, work breakdowns, resources, and deliverable matrices

Perform variance analysis including schedule, cost vs budget, scope, and resource utilization

Conduct project risk assessments, quantification, response planning, and mitigation strategies

Communicate risks to internal teams, sponsors, vendors, and leadership as needed

Validate client and functional requirements and assess impact to existing systems and tools

Recommend technology or business process improvements

Prepare and deliver presentations to IT leadership, program sponsors, and vendors

Provide direction and oversight to project managers supporting delivery

Lead pre-implementation and post-implementation execution plans

Manage large-scale cross-functional initiatives with limited guidance

Mentor, coach, and support team members and project teams

Participate in organizational team-building and performance documentation

Network cross-functionally and represent program strategy to leadership

Ensure alignment between program objectives, priorities, and business outcomes

Skills Matrix (Mandatory for Submission) :

Recent Retail Industry Experience : Yes / No

Logistics / Supply Chain Experience : Years

Project Financials Expertise (budgeting, forecasting, cost benefit, variance, ROI, etc.) : Years

Total Years Project / Program Management Experience : Years

Please feel free to connect with us at rahber@kanakits.com