Program Manager

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others.  We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

Platform Science is looking for a qualified Program Manager to join our growing Program Management team here in San Diego, California.  Reporting to the Manager of the PMO, this role focuses on facilitating the successful delivery of internal programs. You will be responsible for providing direction for cross-functional programs that directly impact our company's future. The role best suits a candidate who is highly organized, articulate, and comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. 

This role will be expected to work on-site, 3 days a week in the San Diego, California office.

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally; facilitate collaboration, teamwork, and communication to provide an excellent customer experience
• Formulate, organize, and monitor inter-connected activities to deliver against the project requirements, deadlines, and schedules
• Manage dependencies, get ahead of risks, and surface information that will allow the teams to make sound strategic decisions and tradeoffs
• Prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information to ensure progress is transparent and visible to leadership
• Establish effective project plans and ensure their execution
• Apply change, risk, and resource management to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Promote a trusting and safe environment that allows team members to engage in healthy debate and collaborative problem solving

Experience

• Proven experience in managing various types of projects/programs 
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Outstanding leadership skills and organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Displays growth-mindset
• Excellent knowledge of Google Suite; working knowledge of program/project management software
• Experience with Asana is a plus
• Excellent ability to manage multiple programs/projects simultaneously
• An excellent facilitator, amazing communicator, and skilled listener with a strong understanding of team dynamics
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including C-level executives and business leaders
• Exhibit a positive can-do attitude and willingness to work in a hyper-growth environment; in other words, you can roll up your sleeves and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• BSc/BA diploma in management or a relevant field is a plus
• PMP certification is a plus
• The primary work location will be on-site in the San Diego, California office
• Travel Required on an as-needed basis

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• AD&D and life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more information please see the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees.

In addition, you can access the Benefit Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees by copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://www.platformscience.com/benefits

This is an exempt role. Our job titles for each posting may span across more than one job level. The estimated base salary for this role is between $82,534 and $135,150. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salaries across all US locations. Compensation packages are based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, work experience, relevant trainings and certifications, business needs, market demands and specific geographical location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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At this time we only consider candidates in these states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. In the future we plan to add more states.