Program Management - Program Manager IV

Program ManagerThe main function of this professional is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities within engineering, research and development, and product roll-out initiatives. This position focuses on running demo activations in the field from start to finish across tentpole events, priority industries, and partner moments. The successful candidate will design and deliver creative activations at every scale to support strategic initiatives across wearable technology, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and related applications.Key ResponsibilitiesRun demo activations in the field from start to finish, across tentpole events, priority industries, and individual partner moments.Design and deliver creative activations at every scale, from large event footprints to 1:1 meetings, reflecting organizational strategy across wearables, VR, AI, and applications.Deliver executive narratives and live product demos of released and unreleased technologies to C-level business leaders and influential figures.Support senior executives during high-visibility partner engagements.Partner with the Strategic Initiatives team to test playbooks in live conditions, report findings, and share responsibility for results.Train cross-functional colleagues on smart technology onboarding to ensure partners have a smooth seeding experience.Collaborate closely with Partnerships, Marketing, Policy, Communications, and Security to secure resources, approvals, and logistics.Own on-site readiness, including staffing, inventory, device setup, run-of-show, backup plans, and post-event follow-up.Manage program details with clear documentation, task tracking, project boards, and efficiency tools.Travel domestically 40% to 50% on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.Experience: 8+ years of experience in partnerships, experiential marketing, event production, field marketing, or related fields.Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, experience using task tracking software, and deep comfort with learning and explaining new consumer technologies.Preferred QualificationsTrack record running hardware or product-seeding programs with external partners.Multi-market or international activation experience.Experience with high-profile guest handling, including working with representatives and security teams.Experience in media, sports, entertainment, music, fashion, or creator ecosystems.Experience working with policymakers, government affairs teams, or institutional partners.Experience training or enabling cross-functional teams on product onboarding.Experience using productivity tools to streamline workflows and drive measurable gains in efficiency or quality.Experience following responsible, ethical technology practices, including risk assessment and quality reviews.