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MKS2 Technologies

Program Manager (onsite)

Monterey, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Key Personnel - Program Manager Contract: IDIQ Naval Postgraduate School Research and Educational Support Service (RES) IDIQ Task Order: NPS Extended Campus Support Services Salary range: $140,000 ...

Johnson & Johnson

Manager - Contract Management

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$95K - $127K/yr

They will partner closely with the Commercial Programs Legal Group (CPLG) as a Learned Intermediary ... Work with the Senior Manager, Contract Management to facilitate internal contract approval and ...

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Manager - Contract Management

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$95K - $127K/yr

They will partner closely with the Commercial Programs Legal Group (CPLG) as a Learned Intermediary ... Work with the Senior Manager, Contract Management to facilitate internal contract approval and ...

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MKS2 Technologies

Program Manager (onsite)

Monterey, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Key Personnel - Program Manager Contract: IDIQ Naval Postgraduate School Research and Educational Support Service (RES) IDIQ Task Order: NPS Extended Campus Support Services Salary range: $140,000 ...

MKS2 Technologies

Program Manager (onsite)

Monterey, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Key Personnel - Program Manager Contract: IDIQ Naval Postgraduate School Research and Educational Support Service (RES) IDIQ Task Order: NPS Extended Campus Support Services Salary range: $140,000 ...

G4i Staffing Support Inc.

Program Manager

Corona, CA · On-site

Program Manager WHO WE ARE: STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of ... The PM is responsible for managing all aspects of contract performance, ensuring the successful ...

Stahl Companies

Program Manager

Corona, CA · On-site

Contract / Temp Location: DCEDTEDMS-NAVSEA-245318-CA Description Program Manager WHO WE ARE: STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in ...

STAHL

Program Manager

Corona, CA

Program Manager WHO WE ARE: STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of ... The PM is responsible for managing all aspects of contract performance, ensuring the successful ...

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To thrive as a Program Manager Contract, you need strong project management abilities, expertise in contract negotiation, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Asana), contract management systems, and certifications like PMP or Contract Management Certification are often preferred. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure smooth program delivery, compliance with contractual obligations, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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A Program Manager Contract job is a temporary or fixed-term role where a professional oversees multiple related projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. These managers coordinate teams, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and drive project execution within a specified timeframe. Unlike full-time roles, contract positions typically focus on delivering specific outcomes within a limited duration. Program Manager Contractors may work for a company directly or through a consulting firm. Their expertise is critical in implementing strategic initiatives efficiently.

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Web Marketing Program Manager (Contract)

Sia

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$70 - $75/hr

Contractor

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description
About Sia Experience-Marketing Advisory
Sia Experience is the end-to-end marketing and customer experience arm of Sia. Agile and collaborative, our Marketing AdvisoryBusiness Line is recognized for delivering high-impact, growth-focused solutions by blending marketing, CX, creative, AI, and deep industry expertise.
As strategic partners, The Marketing Advisory team empowers clients across technology, luxury, consumer goods, finance, energy, and more to scale operational excellence and drive brand-led growth through AI- and data-driven strategies. Our teams lead full-funnel marketing transformations-from strategy and go-to-market execution to experience design, performance measurement, and sustainable impact.
Job Description
  • Employment Type: W2 only
  • Compensation: $70-75 hour
  • Duration: Full-time (40 hours/week) through December 31, 2026
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST
  • Office: Hyrbid
  • Location: Bay Area

About the Role
As a Web Program Manager, you'll serve as a trusted partner to enterprise technology clients, helping orchestrate complex web programs that span multiple initiatives, products, and stakeholder groups. You'll work across marketing, product, design, engineering, analytics, and business teams to align priorities, drive execution, and advance strategic web objectives.
Impact
By bringing clarity to priorities, dependencies, and opportunities, you'll help clients operate more effectively and make smarter decisions about their web investments. Your work will improve how programs are planned, prioritized, executed, and optimized-ultimately driving stronger customer experiences and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management & Delivery
  • Own the intake, planning, prioritization, and delivery of web initiatives across a consumer marketing website
  • Independently drive projects from intake through launch, including development of project briefs, requirements, timelines, stakeholder communications, and launch plans
  • Lead cross-functional teams consisting of product marketing, design, engineering, analytics, SEO, legal, brand, and other stakeholders to successfully deliver initiatives
  • Manage multiple concurrent workstreams while balancing competing priorities, dependencies, and evolving business needs
  • Partner closely with the Consumer Marketing Web Lead to align on roadmap priorities, resourcing, tradeoffs, and strategic direction
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers early and proactively drive resolution

Strategic Problem Solving & Optimization
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve site performance, user experience, operational efficiency, content effectiveness, SEO, and overall web program maturity
  • Proactively surface risks, gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging opportunities, bringing forward recommendations and proposed solutions
  • Conduct audits, analyses, and research to inform optimization opportunities and future roadmap investments
  • Drive process improvements that improve scalability, execution quality, and stakeholder experience
  • Apply web best practices and strategic thinking to both new initiatives and existing site experiences
  • Establish and refine operational processes, documentation, and governance frameworks that support a growing web program

Web Strategy & Planning
  • Translate marketing and business objectives into actionable web recommendations and project plans
  • Evaluate requests through the lens of business impact, user experience, technical feasibility, SEO, analytics, brand standards, and long-term site health
  • Contribute to roadmap planning and prioritization discussions by identifying high-impact opportunities and recommending tradeoffs when necessary
  • Ensure web initiatives support broader marketing goals and customer journey objectives
  • Partner with stakeholders to define success metrics and measurement approaches for key initiatives

Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned initiatives, driving alignment across stakeholders and maintaining momentum throughout the project lifecycle
  • Consolidate feedback, facilitate decision-making, and communicate recommendations, risks, dependencies, and progress clearly
  • Escalate strategic decisions, roadmap shifts, and major risks to the Consumer Marketing Web Lead when appropriate
  • Lead recurring project communications, stakeholder reviews, and status updates
  • Build strong relationships across stakeholder groups while effectively navigating competing priorities and perspectives

Analytics & Performance
  • Use data and performance insights to inform recommendations, prioritization decisions, and optimization opportunities
  • Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
  • Partner with analytics stakeholders to develop reporting, measurement frameworks, and performance reviews
  • Communicate performance outcomes, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
  • Translate performance data into actionable next steps and roadmap opportunities

What Success Looks Like
  • AI-native operator - you use AI fluently across drafting, synthesis, and analysis. You think in agents and automation, not just prompts. You bring this capability to the role from day one
  • Projects are effectively scoped, planned, and delivered with strong stakeholder alignment and minimal oversight
  • Stakeholders view you as a trusted partner who can independently drive initiatives forward and navigate ambiguity
  • Web initiatives are prioritized effectively based on business impact, effort, dependencies, and strategic value
  • Opportunities for optimization and improvement are proactively identified and acted upon Cross-functional teams remain informed, aligned, and accountable throughout the project lifecycle
  • Risks, blockers, and dependencies are surfaced early and managed effectively
  • Web recommendations are grounded in data, business objectives, and industry best practices
  • Operational processes become more scalable, efficient, and effective over time
  • Site performance, user experience, and overall program health continuously improve through proactive ownership
  • Work is organized, timelines are managed, and nothing falls through the cracks

Qualifications
  • 5-8 years of experience in web marketing, digital marketing, web strategy, web program management, consulting, agency, or related roles
  • Experience in consulting, agency, or other fast-paced, highly matrixed environments preferred
  • Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional web initiatives from planning through launch
  • Experience developing project briefs, timelines, requirements, stakeholder communication plans, and implementation strategies
  • Strong understanding of how web supports the full marketing funnel, including acquisition, engagement, conversion, and retention

Demonstrated experience with:
  • Landing page strategy
  • SEO fundamentals and optimization
  • Content strategy and information architecture
  • User journeys and conversion best practices
  • Website governance and operational processes
  • Web analytics and performance measurement
  • Experience using data and insights to inform recommendations, prioritization decisions, and optimization opportunities
  • Strong project and program management skills, including prioritization, dependency management, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product marketing, design, engineering, analytics, legal, and brand teams
  • Ability to independently navigate ambiguity, make recommendations, and drive initiatives to completion
  • Bachelor's degree required

Preferred:
  • Familiarity with SEO basics and how they integrate into web content workflows
  • Consumer hardware, e-commerce, or devices web marketing background
  • Experience with project management tools
  • Content strategy experience (educational guides, product exploration, editorial calendars)
  • Agency coordination experience

Additional Information
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.
Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).

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