Program Manager III

Program Manager IIIOur client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.About the RoleOur Client is seeking a temporary Program Manager to support cross-functional planning, execution, and operational delivery for initiatives related to incentive programs and marketing science. In this role, you will help coordinate stakeholders, track progress against key milestones, and drive clear communication and documentation to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. This is a temporary role and is not a full-time position.SummaryProgram Manager to run end-to-end operations for a new suite of Go-Big measurement pilots that accelerate advertiser adoption of incrementality-based measurement (Conversion Lift, Geo Lift, Partner Lift) as their source of truth for budgeting. You'll own the day-to-day mechanics — advertiser and agency enrollment, eligibility verification, credit allocation, qualifying-event tracking, and disbursement — while serving as the operational point of contact across Marketing Science, Monetization Incentives, Agency teams, Data Science, and Legal & Compliance. You'll build the tracking dashboards and leadership updates, flag risks and anti-gaming signals, and document the SOPs that make these pilots scalable.ResponsibilitiesSupport program planning and day-to-day execution across multiple workstreams, including timelines, dependencies, risks, and issue resolutionCoordinate with internal cross-functional partners to align on requirements, scope, deliverables, and success metricsDrive program operating rhythms (e.g., status reporting, agendas, meeting notes, action-item tracking) and maintain documentationMonitor program performance and communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders in a clear and timely mannerPartner with analytics and marketing science stakeholders to help translate insights into actionable program recommendationsContribute to process improvements by identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and helping implement scalable workflowsMust-Have SkillsExperience in program or project management supporting cross-functional initiativesBasic SQL dashboard experienceAbility to navigate and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentIncentive program experience (e.g., planning, operations, measurement, or lifecycle management of incentive initiatives)Marketing science experience, including familiarity with measurement concepts, experimentation, and data-informed decision-makingGood to Have SkillsBig tech experienceStrong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear documentation and status updatesDemonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in ambiguous environmentsWorking on client advertisement measurement platformsPursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123