Program Manager

Pay Rate: Up to $93.04 per hour

Location: Oakland, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Summary:

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities:

• Advise the EVP on communications strategy, positioning, key messages, opportunities, and risks.
• Create speeches, scripts, talking points, presentations, briefings, and Q&A for major internal and external engagements.
• Translate technology, cybersecurity, corporate security, AI, data, and operational priorities for varied audiences.
• Lead coworker and change communications for transformation, modernization, productivity, and organizational initiatives.
• Develop external thought leadership, including LinkedIn content, with Marketing & Communications partners.
• Work in close partnership with the Director, Executive Communications, and the Social Media team in Marketing & Communications on external media, public speaking, and social media activities.
• Prepare the EVP for high-visibility moments through briefing, rehearsal, coaching, and rapid-response support.
• Partner with the Chief of Staff, leadership team, and communications colleagues to ensure alignment and execution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of executive, corporate, public affairs, journalism, or related communications experience, including support for senior executives in a complex organization.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex business or technical subjects.
• Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, discretion, and judgment.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work under short deadlines; proficiency in PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting a CIO, CTO, CISO, corporate security leader, or other senior technology executive.
• Knowledge of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI, data, or operational technology.
• Experience with executive coaching, thought leadership, social media, and major change initiatives.
• Experience in regulated, infrastructure, energy, utility, or technology environments; familiarity with responsible use of generative AI.