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Job Summary:
The primary responsibility is to manage end-to-end execution of conveyor retrofit deployments across ~12 sites by coordinating vendors, engineering teams, and onsite stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Vendor deployment is aligned with timelines and quality standards
- Engineering milestones are met (installation, testing, validation)
- Cross-functional coordination with RME, Operations, and Engineering teams
- Real-time issue resolution in a live operational environment
- The role is highly execution-focused, requiring frequent travel, hands-on oversight, and flexibility (including evening work windows).
Key Skill Areas:
- Strong Program/Project Management (multi-site coordination, milestone tracking)
- Technical/Engineering understanding (mechanical/electrical systems, conveyors)
- Networking/testing knowledge (system validation during deployment)
- Vendor management & stakeholder communication in operational environments
Ideal Candidate Background:
- 6+ years in program/project management
- Experience in engineering environments (industrial, mechanical, electrical)
- Exposure to retrofits, automation systems, or live site deployments
- Familiarity with material handling systems (conveyors, warehouse automation) is highly preferred
Primary Skills:
- Project Management-Expert
- Vendor Management-Advanced
- Retrofit-Intermediate
- Networking & System Testing-Advanced
- Engineering-Expert
Contract Type: W2
Location: California
Duration: 7 Months
Pay Range: $73 - $76 per hour
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
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Job Summary:
The primary responsibility is to manage end-to-end execution of conveyor retrofit deployments across ~12 sites by coordinating vendors, engineering teams, and onsite stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Vendor deployment is aligned with timelines and quality standards
- Engineering milestones are met (installation, testing, validation)
- Cross-functional coordination with RME, Operations, and Engineering teams
- Real-time issue resolution in a live operational environment
- The role is highly execution-focused, requiring frequent travel, hands-on oversight, and flexibility (including evening work windows).
Key Skill Areas:
- Strong Program/Project Management (multi-site coordination, milestone tracking)
- Technical/Engineering understanding (mechanical/electrical systems, conveyors)
- Networking/testing knowledge (system validation during deployment)
- Vendor management & stakeholder communication in operational environments
Ideal Candidate Background:
- 6+ years in program/project management
- Experience in engineering environments (industrial, mechanical, electrical)
- Exposure to retrofits, automation systems, or live site deployments
- Familiarity with material handling systems (conveyors, warehouse automation) is highly preferred
Primary Skills:
- Project Management-Expert
- Vendor Management-Advanced
- Retrofit-Intermediate
- Networking & System Testing-Advanced
- Engineering-Expert
Contract Type: W2
Location: California
Duration: 7 Months
Pay Range: $73 - $76 per hour
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon2,076
- CVS Health644
- Walmart601
- McDonald's526
- Abercrombie & Fitch518
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6,939
- Technology & Software6,375
- Construction & Real Estate3,624
- Retail3,258
- Healthcare & Medical Services2,298
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project program manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of program or project management experience across multiple concurrent workstreams
- PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing program budgets and resource allocation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level stakeholder reporting
Tips for Your Project Program Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for program scale
Hiring managers for project program manager roles want to see portfolio size, number of concurrent workstreams, and budget ownership, not just project outcomes. Quantify the scope of programs you led, not only the results you delivered.
Distinguish program from project management
Many listings use the two titles interchangeably, but your resume should make the distinction clear. Emphasize cross-functional dependency management, benefits realization, and governance cadence to show you operate at the program level.
Target roles by delivery methodology
Filter openings by the methodology in the job description, such as agile, waterfall, or hybrid. Matching your resume language to the listed methodology, whether SAFe, PMP-aligned, or scrum-at-scale, lifts your relevance in applicant tracking systems.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for stakeholder scenario questions
Interviewers at the program manager level rarely ask about task execution. Prepare specific examples of realigning a program after executive priority shifts, resolving resource conflicts across teams, and communicating schedule risk to senior leadership.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify the number of active programs, whether the portfolio is in flight or greenfield, and what authority you have over resourcing. Program managers who inherit under-resourced portfolios face a harder ramp, so get specifics in writing.
Project Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project program managers?
The companies hiring the most project program managers right now include Amazon, CVS Health, and Walmart, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Technology, defense contracting, and large healthcare systems consistently drive the highest volume of program manager hiring nationwide.
How many project program manager jobs are remote?
About 20% of project program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles at this seniority level. Program managers overseeing software delivery, IT transformation, and enterprise systems tend to have the highest share of remote and hybrid options compared to those in construction, manufacturing, or on-site operations.
How do you become a project program manager?
Start by building a foundation in project management, earning a PMP certification, and leading multi-phase projects with cross-functional teams. From there, move into roles that give you ownership of related projects running in parallel, then position yourself for program-level responsibility by documenting how you managed dependencies, governed scope changes, and reported program health to leadership.
Can you get hired as a project program manager with little experience?
Associate or junior program manager roles exist and are a realistic entry point if you have strong project management experience and can show you've coordinated work across more than one team simultaneously. Certifications like PMP or CAPM help close the experience gap, and moving up from a project coordinator or project manager role at the same company is one of the most common paths into program management.
What does the project program manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on program scope and leadership style. Later rounds typically include a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders and a case or scenario exercise where you walk through how you'd structure, govern, or recover a complex program. References and a final leadership interview are common before an offer.
Where can I find and apply to project program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to project program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, methodology background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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