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Pipeline: Contract Program Manager Location: United States — Fully Remote (Preferred: San Francisco Bay Area, Menlo Park CA, Maryland, New York area) SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team! SweetRush is always growing, and we're looking for outstanding professionals (hopefully you) to work with us on exciting upcoming projects. The role described below is not for a project today. Our goal is to explore whether we're a mutual fit so we can reach out to you and move quickly as soon as we need to expand. Please submit your application if you're interested! Who We Are At SweetRush, we believe that when you put people at the center of business, magic happens. As a global leader in learning and development, we blend high-end storytelling, emerging tech like AI and VR, and deep psychological insights to help organizations—from iconic global brands to essential nonprofits—flourish. We are a remote-first, tight-knit community built on a foundation of radical empathy and creative excellence. Our work isn't just about the awards we win with incredible partners such as Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others; it's about balancing profit with a genuine desire to spread good in the world. If you are a caring innovator who believes work should be life-centered and impactful, then this is where you come in… About the Opportunity We are placing a Contract Program Manager with one of the top technology companies in the United States. In this role, you will drive end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale social, creative, and communications programs — partnering cross-functionally with creative strategists, social teams, communications leads, and external agency partners. You will be critical in maintaining flawless execution across high-priority initiatives spanning flagship events, product launches, policy campaigns, and organizational programs. We are actively building a pipeline of exceptional program management talent across the following domains: Technology, Business Development, Marketing, Language & Translation, Supply Chain, and Communications. Candidates should have current or previous experience at a top-tier organization — including Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Netflix, Walmart, UnitedHealth Group, ExxonMobil, Nvidia, and Berkshire Hathaway — are strongly encouraged to apply . Location: United States — Fully Remote (Preferred: San Francisco Bay Area / Menlo Park CA / Maryland / New York area) Contract Type: W2 Contract Start Date: Rolling — based on project availability SweetRush is a remote organization, and as such, all resources must be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and generally be available during established working hours. Hourly Range (US Only) *Rate is negotiable based on experience Your Impact and Responsibilities Essential functions include: • Drive end-to-end project management for large-scale, cross-functional programs and campaigns (e.g., flagship events, product launches, policy/social campaigns), including developing project plans, timelines, RACI frameworks, and workback schedules • Support strategic planning processes including roadmapping, resource allocation, goal-setting, and the development and socialization of organizational processes • Partner with external agency teams and vendors on deliverable alignment and timelines, and support the expansion of centralized program management capabilities across the organization • Schedule and facilitate cross-functional meetings, track action items, manage stakeholder communications, and bridge the gap between creative and business needs What You Bring — Required Skills • 5+ years of project or program management experience in marketing, communications, creative, or media environments • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs with complex timelines and cross-functional dependencies — with variety across program types (not solely one area) • Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and navigate conflict resolution across diverse teams • Strong track record of coordinating and tracking milestones across programs of significant scale and complexity • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and maintain meticulous attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to distill complexity into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional partners • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar) • Proven ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively with minimal supervision • Understanding of organic marketing, communications, social, and editorial team dynamics Bonus Skills • Highly organized with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset • Openness to and curiosity about AI tools and workflows • Flexibility and adaptability in fast-moving, ambiguous environments • Experience working across multiple functional domains: technology, business development, marketing, language/translation, or communications • Familiarity with large-scale enterprise communications or content operations at a Fortune 500 or global tech company SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Call to Action: Submit Your Resume! Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you! Please note: We're all about remote work and have collaborators based all around the world; however, SweetRush is a US-based company, and English is our primary language. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English. SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. All of our active searches are available on the SweetRush "Join Us" page at sweetrush.com You can also find our openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the "Jobs" tab at linkedin.com Unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of good people. Please know that SweetRush would never ask for your personal information, such as SSN, banking information, credit cards, etc., during the application or interview process. Always be mindful to protect your personal and financial information, and use careful judgment when providing information to talent acquisition professionals.

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Pipeline: Contract Program Manager
SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team!
Support strategic planning processes including roadmapping, resource allocation, goal-setting, and the development and socialization of organizational processes
Partner with external agency teams and vendors on deliverable alignment and timelines, and support the expansion of centralized program management capabilities across the organization
Schedule and facilitate cross-functional meetings, track action items, manage stakeholder communications, and bridge the gap between creative and business needs
What You Bring — Required Skills
5+ years of project or program management experience in marketing, communications, creative, or media environments
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs with complex timelines and cross-functional dependencies — with variety across program types (not solely one area)
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and navigate conflict resolution across diverse teams
Strong track record of coordinating and tracking milestones across programs of significant scale and complexity
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and maintain meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to distill complexity into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional partners
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar)
Proven ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively with minimal supervision
Understanding of organic marketing, communications, social, and editorial team dynamics
Highly organized with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Openness to and curiosity about AI tools and workflows
Flexibility and adaptability in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Experience working across multiple functional domains: technology, business development, marketing, language/translation, or communications
Familiarity with large-scale enterprise communications or content operations at a Fortune 500 or global tech company
SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Location: United States — Fully Remote (Preferred: San Francisco Bay Area, Menlo Park CA, Maryland, New York area)
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