Program Manager I

Duration: 12-Month W2 Contract (Potential for Extension) Pay: $45.00-$51.00/hour (Depending on Experience) About the Opportunity Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading global technology company to hire a Program Manager supporting its Manufacturing Design organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment and enjoys driving projects from planning through execution while partnering closely with engineering and operations teams. Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid Work Schedule) Duration: 12-Month W2 Contract (Potential for Extension) Pay: $45.00-$51.00/hour (Depending on Experience) Responsibilities Schedule and track qualification status for part‑level production within the Manufacturing Design team. Build strong relationships with peers and cross‑functional partners to clarify priorities, identify risks, and drive alignment. Keep managers and key stakeholders informed of project progress, schedule changes, risks, and mitigation plans. Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and timelines. Lead project meetings with cross‑functional teams to facilitate discussions, solve problems, and drive projects to completion. Coordinate multiple workstreams while ensuring projects remain on schedule. Gather, analyze, and interpret project data to provide actionable insights that support program strategy and decision‑making. Monitor project health, identify risks early, and proactively recommend solutions. Support effective communication across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams. Qualifications 3+ years of Program Management or Project Management experience. Experience working with engineering or technical teams and the ability to understand technical terminology. Proven project management experience, including communication planning, goal setting, status reporting, and stakeholder management. Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Experience working with and analyzing large datasets. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, and Keynote. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and concurrent workstreams across geographically distributed teams. Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather data and provide meaningful insights that inform program and project strategies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled at influencing and driving results through cross‑functional collaboration without direct authority. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting manufacturing, hardware engineering, or new product introduction (NPI) programs. Experience working in a fast‑paced technology environment. Familiarity with manufacturing operations, engineering program management, or supply chain processes is a plus. Why Join Russell Tobin? As a contractor, you’ll gain valuable experience supporting cutting‑edge programs while receiving competitive pay and ongoing recruiter support throughout your assignment. Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Note for San Francisco Candidates Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr