Project & Program Management III

Astreya•Fremont, CA

2d•$80,640 - $134,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager operates at the center of Edge Operations, serving as the primary intake point for emergent issues, strategic opportunities, and cross-functional project work. This role leads both emergent and enduring projects that drive operational efficiency, automation, AI integration, and tooling innovation across the organization. The Project Manager brings together multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly iterate on solutions—whether addressing known problems, conducting root-cause analysis, or managing crises in real time. This individual is a proactive change agent who filters through competing priorities to focus the organization on the highest-impact work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience
5–8 years of program management, project management, or operational leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences
Proven ability to prioritize effectively—filtering signal from noise to focus on the most impactful work
Deep comfort with data analytics: able to query, interpret, and act on data to drive decisions
Track record of driving automation, process improvement, or AI integration initiatives
Self-starter who is proactive, organized, and disciplined in managing competing priorities
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting conditions, environments, and organizational needs
Strong interpersonal skills; builds trust and collaborates effectively across teams and with external partners
Ability to effect change in complex organizations through influence, not just authority

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with network infrastructure, data center operations, or edge computing environments
PMP, PgMP, CSM, or equivalent project/program management certifications
Experience with AI/ML tools, prompt engineering, or automation frameworks
Change management certification or equivalent experience (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
Background in multi-disciplinary environments (engineering, operations, vendor management, finance)

Responsibilities

Lead emergent and enduring projects end-to-end—from intake and scoping through execution, delivery, and retrospective
Serve as the organizational intake point: receive, assess, prioritize, and route issues and opportunities to the appropriate teams
Drive rapid iteration cycles, bringing together cross-functional teams to solve problems quickly and effectively
Own the full project lifecycle including planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder communication, and closeout
Balance a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects across multiple domains and disciplines
Identify and execute on opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, and increase operational velocity
Champion and drive adoption of automation, AI-powered solutions, and tooling enhancements across the organization
Effect meaningful organizational change by building consensus, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, playbooks, and documentation that scale with the team
Lead cross-functional response efforts during operational crises, ensuring rapid triage, coordination, and resolution
Conduct thorough root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Maintain composure and clarity under pressure, guiding teams through ambiguity to resolution
Partner effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders (vendors, partners, cross-org collaborators)
Communicate complex information clearly and concisely—both verbally and in writing—to audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior leadership
Provide regular, structured status updates, executive summaries, and impact reports
Facilitate cross-functional meetings, workshops, and working sessions that drive decisions and outcomes
Leverage data analytics to identify trends, measure impact, and surface actionable insights
Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and metrics frameworks to track project health and organizational performance
Translate data into compelling narratives that influence priorities, resource allocation, and strategy
Maintain deep familiarity with Client internal tools, systems, and platforms
Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI-powered tools and automation to reduce toil and improve outcomes
Stay current on emerging technologies and proactively identify opportunities for integration

Benefits

Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
Vision provided by UHC
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
401k Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
Paid Holidays
Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law