The Role
Leads complex, cross-functional technology programs from intake through value realization. Responsibilities include roadmapping, Agile ceremonies, dependency and risk management, resource planning, executive reporting, OKR tracking, dashboard creation, and AI-assisted project operations. The role supports marketing platforms and studio rights applications while coordinating software engineering, data, infrastructure, UX, product, business, and vendor teams. It requires onsite work Monday through Thursday in Glendale, California.
Summary Generated by Built In
City: Glendale, CA
Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Hybrid. Onsite Monday through Thursday. Remote Friday.
Duration: 12 months
Rate Range: Up to $82/hr on w2
Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B
Must Have
- 7+ years of experience in program management or technical project management.
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs across multiple teams and systems.
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models.
- Experience working with software engineering, data, infrastructure, and UX teams.
- Hands-on experience developing or managing AI agents and agentic workflows.
- Experience using Jira and Smartsheet for project execution, tracking, and resource management.
- Experience creating dashboards, status reporting, or operational insights using analytics or AI-assisted tools.
- Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday with no exceptions.
Responsibilities
- Lead programs through intake, planning, execution, delivery, and value realization.
- Develop program roadmaps and prioritized initiatives with product, engineering, and business leaders.
- Manage interdependencies, risks, issues, resources, and timelines across multiple teams.
- Create and maintain real-time program dashboards for leadership reporting.
- Lead Agile ceremonies, quarterly planning, OKR tracking, and leadership reviews.
- Use AI tools to improve project reporting, risk management, task creation, and decision-making.
- Manage applications supporting marketing platforms and studio rights operations.
- Identify process improvements and implement scalable solutions across teams.
- Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to technical teams, executives, and external vendors.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of technical project or program management experience.
- Experience supporting technology delivery and software development initiatives.
- Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Airtable, Microsoft Teams, Miro, or Lucidchart.
- Experience using AI-assisted platforms such as Cursor, Claude, or similar tools.
- Strong experience with program dashboards, portfolio reporting, and risk tracking.
- PMP, CSM, SAFe, or similar certification preferred.
- Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments preferred.
- Experience with AI products, data platforms, or advanced analytics preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in program management or technical project management
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs across multiple teams and systems
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models
- Experience working with software engineering, data, infrastructure, and UX teams
- Hands-on experience developing or managing AI agents and agentic workflows
- Experience using Jira and Smartsheet for project execution, tracking, and resource management
- Experience creating dashboards, status reporting, or operational insights using analytics or AI-assisted tools
- Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday with no exceptions
- Experience supporting technology delivery and software development initiatives
- Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Airtable, Microsoft Teams, Miro, or Lucidchart
- Experience using AI-assisted platforms such as Cursor, Claude, or similar tools
- Strong experience with program dashboards, portfolio reporting, and risk tracking
- PMP, CSM, SAFe, or similar certification
- Experience in media, entertainment, or production environments
- Experience with AI products, data platforms, or advanced analytics
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
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The Company
What We Do
Often, the biggest barrier between setting business objectives and achieving them is talent. Finding technically qualified people when you need them is hard enough. Finding technically qualified people who are the best fit for your organization is tougher. You need a staffing partner with the right expertise who can find the right talent in the right time frame, because your project can’t wait. That’s where we come in. aKube Inc is committed to leveraging its corporate values and operating model to achieve the highest level of performance and respect within the industry. We have developed a highly efficient delivery model for supporting a wide array of clients with expertise in supporting high-volume contingent worker programs.
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