Program Manager – Contractor
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About the Company
Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
With nearly half a billion dollars in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and BlackRock, and has collaborations and partnerships including NVIDIA, Palantir and Dell Technologies. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us.
Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.
Armada is seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Program Manager to lead strategic cross-functional initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for driving programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
The Program Manager will serve as the central point of coordination across multiple stakeholders, driving accountability, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful execution of complex initiatives. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires strong leadership through influence and the ability to align cross-functional teams around common goals.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex organizational challenges, and has a proven track record of driving execution across multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Contract to FTE potential, will start with 6 month contract.
Location. This role is remote.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Program Leadership & Execution
- Own the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic cross-functional programs from initiation through completion
- Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and success metrics
- Drive program governance, execution cadence, and stakeholder alignment across multiple teams
- Ensure initiatives remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business priorities
- Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, proactively driving mitigation and resolution strategies
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Product, Operations, Partnerships, Finance, and Leadership functions
- Facilitate program reviews, status meetings, decision-making forums, and executive updates
- Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure commitments and deliverables are completed on time
- Align competing priorities and help teams navigate complex dependencies
Business Operations & Strategic Initiatives
- Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable plans
- Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards, KPIs, and program health metrics
- Monitor program performance and provide recommendations for process improvements and operational efficiency
- Support organizational planning, prioritization, and execution of key business initiatives
Executive Communication & Reporting
- Prepare executive-level communications, presentations, and program updates
- Provide visibility into program status, risks, resource constraints, and key decisions
- Ensure leadership teams have accurate and timely information to support decision-making
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Business Operations, Strategy & Operations, Consulting, or related fields
- Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
- Strong program planning, risk management, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive results through influence without direct authority
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience building executive-level reporting, dashboards, and status communications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Experience working in technology, AI, cloud infrastructure, SaaS, or high-growth startup environments
- Experience supporting enterprise partnerships, strategic initiatives, or operational programs
- PMP, PgMP, Agile, or similar program management certifications
- Experience working directly with executive leadership teams
Compensation
For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.
We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.
- Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $157,600 – $197,000
- Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $137,040 – $171,300
- Tier 3 (other cities): $130,190 - $162,740
Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.
In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and equity
- Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
- Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
- Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- 14 paid company holidays per year
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You're a Great Fit if You're
- A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
- A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
- A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
- Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.
Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates
Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.
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