Technical Program Manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$69.73-84 Hourly
up to $84/hr
Start Date:
Jul 27, 2026
Partner with Aquent to join a leading organization at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. This enterprise is renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence, driving impactful change across its global operations.
Are you a seasoned program manager ready to make a significant impact on environmental sustainability? We're seeking a dynamic and driven individual to lead critical initiatives focused on emissions management and environmental compliance. In this role, you won't just manage projects; you'll be instrumental in shaping the environmental footprint of a major organization, driving proactive improvements and ensuring long-term compliance and optimization. You will independently manage the full lifecycle of programs that reach beyond your immediate team, developing systems to proactively identify improvements and drive future optimizations, including change management and performance metrics.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Independently author program charters addressing scope, timeline, objectives and key results (OKRs), resourcing, and risks/dependencies.
* Build trusted relationships with program stakeholders and effectively manage escalations.
* Triage technical issues and assess the impact of technical escalations across various teams.
* Design and deliver predictable program communication plans tailored by stakeholder type.
* Execute change management requirements, including developing rollout plans and conducting impact analysis.
* Maintain project trackers and status reports while identifying and executing program tasks.
* Define program governance structures for mitigations, postmortems, and escalations.
**Must-Have Qualifications:**
* **Program Management Proficiency:** Demonstrated expertise in planning, execution, and governance within a technical environment.
* **Stakeholder Management:** Proven ability to build trusted relationships and manage expectations of cross-functional stakeholders.
* **Organizational Change Management:** Experience in developing and monitoring change management rollout plans.
* **Technical Judgment:** Proficiency in making sound technical assessments and triaging complex technical issues.
* **Education:** Minimum Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geology, Biology, Meteorology, or a related field.
* **Experience:** Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management.
**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**
* **Environmental Subject Matter Expertise:** Experience in environmental-related program management, particularly within an emissions portfolio.
**About Aquent Talent:**
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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Client Description
Join one of the world's most iconic technology visionaries, consistently recognized as a global leader in digital innovation. Our client offers a high-energy, collaborative environment where you will work alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience within a multi-billion dollar tech giant, contributing to high-visibility projects that influence how the world connects and learns. For professionals looking to elevate their career, there is no better place to build your portfolio and witness large-scale innovation in action.