Applause is a leader in software testing and digital quality, currently looking for a Digital Program Manager for an upcoming technology related data collections engagement
Do you have an interest in managing a program for technology related data collection efforts in relation for high profile IT customers? Do your PM and PgM skills enable you to seamlessly facilitate hitting rigorous deadlines, to ad hoc reassess new requirements and deliverables to quickly pivot resources/efforts... while maintaining a calm demeanor.? If this sounds well within your wheelhouse, please read on and apply!
Terms
- Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
- Duration: January 5, 2026 thru May 29, 2026
- Location: US-based remote
- Capacity: Full-time, up to 40 hours weekly
- Hours: Mon-Fri during ET business hours
Responsibilities & day-to-day activities:
- Has the ultimate responsibility for delivering the collection on time, on budget, with the required quality
- Maintaining an accurate collection forecast (revenue, participant throughput)
- Delegating and escalating to subject matter experts for adjustments when collection forecasts are not achieving goals
- Leads the project team for a collection, (communication, co-ordination.)
- Ad hoc reporting; collection status reporting
- Setting up the tooling and workflow for all collections
- Feasibility assessment and pricing changes for change requests to the project plan
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with project team and customer stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Previous PM and/or PgM experience
- Solid hands-on BI reporting skills using Tableau, Power BI, OBIEE, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Effective problem solving, risk management and escalation skills
- Ability to manage parallel projects, clients and teams in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment
- B.S. in Computer Science, MIS, Management or equivalent experience
Preferred skills:
- Prior data collection experience
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have prior data collection experience?
- Are you able to start by January 5, 2026?
- Can you provide Monday-Friday, ET business hours coverage?
- Are you comfortable with a $40 to $55 per hour pay rate?
- Are you comfortable with a short-term 1099 Independent Contractor role?
Education:
Experience:
- Program management: 2 years (Required)
- Business intelligence: 1 year (Required)
- Project management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote
