Functional Project Manager Jobs in Hayward, CA (NOW HIRING)

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This Project Manager will serve as a high-impact intermediate-level professional supporting strategic initiatives, cross-functional project leadership, and sales execution activities within the Commercial Organization. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a fast-paced and evolving business environment. The successful candidate will drive execution of key business priorities, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and support leaders in translating strategy into action. The role provides significant exposure to strategic programs, executive stakeholders, and enterprise priorities, making it an excellent opportunity for accelerated career growth and broad business experience.

• Independently manages assigned projects, strategic initiatives, and workstreams with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Coordinates multiple concurrent initiatives involving diverse stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Applies project management methodologies, analytical thinking, and sound business judgment to address moderately complex business challenges.
• Identifies risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and execution challenges, proactively driving resolution or escalation as needed.
• Exercises discretion in planning and organizing work, adapting approaches to changing business needs.
• Operates effectively in ambiguous environments where processes and governance models may still be evolving.
• Influences outcomes through collaboration, communication, data-driven recommendations, and relationship management rather than formal authority.
• Partners across functions and organizational levels to drive alignment and achieve objectives.
  

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Project Execution Cross-Functional Project Leadership Business Impact & Continuous Improvement

• Support planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate activities, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and action plans across multiple projects.
• Facilitate project meetings and governance processes while ensuring follow-through on commitments.
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Proactively identify risks, roadblocks, and opportunities to improve execution.
• Help translate strategic objectives into actionable work plans and measurable outcomes.
  

• Work across multiple functions to support successful delivery of organizational priorities.
• Help leaders drive execution against key initiatives and business commitments.
• Support management reviews, project updates, and executive communications.
• Coordinate activities among diverse stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and timely decision-making.
• Contribute to initiatives that support business growth, sales execution, and organizational effectiveness.
  

• Identify opportunities for improvement without waiting for direction.
• Apply analytical thinking and business insight to support recommendations and decision-making.
• Help create structure, clarity, and scalable processes where practices may still be evolving.
• Support implementation of new approaches, tools, and methods that improve project outcomes and team effectiveness.
  

• Collaborate confidently across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
• Communicate project status, recommendations, risks, and opportunities clearly and professionally.
• Develop strong working relationships and credibility through ownership, reliability, and quality execution.
• Prepare presentations, updates, and executive-ready materials that support leadership decision-making.
  

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving by identifying opportunities for improvement and taking action without waiting for direction.
• Successfully manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Effectively navigates ambiguity and evolving processes, helping create structure, clarity, and practical solutions when needed.
• Builds strong relationships across teams and functions, collaborating confidently with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Connects day-to-day activities to broader business objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Takes ownership and accountability for assigned projects, consistently delivering high-quality work and meeting commitments.
• Uses data, analysis, and business insight to inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Contributes to successful delivery of strategic initiatives through effective coordination, communication, and stakeholder alignment.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by actively seeking feedback, embracing coaching, and continuously developing new capabilities.
• Shows increasing influence, project leadership capability, and business acumen through successful execution of cross-functional initiatives.
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Management, Operations, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Typically 2-5 years of experience in project management, program management, strategy execution, consulting, sales operations, business operations, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional projects and managing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment in prioritizing work and resolving issues.
• Strong intellectual curiosity, organizational skills, communication skills, analytical thinking, ownership, adaptability, and growth mindset.
  

This role offers significant exposure to strategic initiatives, cross-functional project leadership, sales execution activities, and executive stakeholders. It is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking accelerated career growth while building experience in project leadership, strategy execution, organizational effectiveness, and business management.

The base pay range for this role is $75,400 to $109,350 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only).Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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