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Apex Systems, Inc. Project and Program Management - Program Manager Non Tech 3 - 3030846 in Redmond, Washington
Job#: 3030846
Job Description:
Program Manager Non Tech 3Remote
60.00hr on W2
Role Overview
The Non-Technical Program Manager (PM3) will play a key execution role within the Global Customer Experience organization, supporting high-visibility initiatives that improve customer and field readiness across the full customer lifecycle.
This is an execution-heavy, cross-functional program role operating in a high-ambiguity environment. The PM will own the operational bridge between program design, engineering partners, readiness audiences, and scaled rollout.
This is not a technical product manager role.
Typical Day in the Role
- Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive program readiness and execution
- Managing workback plans, operating rhythms, and milestones
- Developing high-impact PowerPoint materials and executive-ready presentations
- Preparing and delivering program updates to stakeholders, leaders, and partner teams
- Supporting rollout, validation, and feedback loops across multiple audiences
Core ResponsibilitiesProgram Execution & Workback Management
- Own integrated workback plans across readiness, validation, communications, and launch milestones
- Lead operating cadences (daily/weekly stand-ups, readiness checkpoints, review forums)
- Track dependencies, risks, and blockers; proactively surface tradeoffs and recommendations
UAT & Validation Ownership
- Plan and execute UAT programs end-to-end
- Define validation phases and manage ring-based deployments (e.g., UAT, Ring 0, Ring 1, Ring 2)
- Coordinate participant onboarding, access, instructions, and logistics
- Capture feedback in structured, actionable formats (loops, readouts, recordings, artifacts)
Ring Deployments & Iterative Rollout
- Manage phased rollouts with clearly defined entry and exit criteria
- Coordinate office hours, follow-ups, and iteration cycles
- Maintain centralized tracking of issues, feedback, and resolution status
Engineering-Adjacent Program Management
- Partner closely with engineering teams to align expectations, timelines, and feedback loops
- Translate field and user feedback into prioritized, actionable inputs
- Help sustain an engaged pilot or validation community
Readiness & Enablement Operations
- Coordinate readiness activities including drills, training assets, communications, and launch preparation
- Manage readiness logistics (publication workflows, compliance sign-offs, learning system handoffs)
- Ensure deliverables are complete, clear, and publish-ready for target audiences
Cross-Functional Orchestration
- Act as connective tissue across program leadership, CX, learning partners, vendors, and engineering
- Maintain shared artifacts and tools (Planner, SharePoint, Teams, Loop) with clear ownership and status
- Align messaging, timelines, and execution across parallel initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 5--7 years of program or project management experience
- Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Experience managing UAT, pilots, or phased rollouts
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills without direct authority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple workstreams independently
- Advanced PowerPoint creation and presentation experience
- PMI or PMP certification preferred
Preferred Experience
Ring-based or exp