Strategic Program Manager
Location: Cupertino, California
Country: United States
Category: Account & Project Management
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: April 9, 2026
Job ID: 646393
Job Description
Strategic Program Manager
Location: Remote – Bay Area Candidates Only
Schedule: 40 hours
Duration: 6 months
Pay: $100-$104.48 DOE
The Planet Group is looking for a Strategic Program Manager to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 6-month contract, working a remote schedule out of Bay Area, CA.
Strategic Program Manager | Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in program management or management consulting, leading initiatives across complex, cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to drive alignment across diverse partner groups, including corporate and field organizations, while effectively influencing senior leadership with a clear articulation of strategic vision and program impact.
- Experience working with the Small & Medium Business (SMB) sector, ideally within a retail environment.
- Familiarity with field sales organizations and direct-to-customer sales models.
Strategic Program Manager | Description:
- Program Leadership: Drive the SMB program's management system, from strategic planning to action tracking. Lead key meetings, including weekly working sessions and business cases, and support preparation of senior leadership reviews, ensuring they are productive and outcome-oriented.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain rigorous program documentation, including accurate trackers and professional, error-free communications. Independently manage and triage urgent requests based on strategic priorities.
- Strategic Integration: Lead the integration of SMB efforts across Retail. Develop and implement frameworks to embed program goals into workflows and align priorities across various teams.
- Stakeholder & Risk Management: Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align priorities and manage program risks, dependencies, and budgets for seamless execution. Proactively align with stakeholders on key decisions.
- Data/Business-Driven Influence: Articulate compelling, data/business-driven narratives to highlight program impact, engage technical and field teams, and influence senior leadership.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
