FourKites, Inc. is a logistics technology startup providing next generation software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. Our connected devices platform is the most advanced in the industry and has been deployed by several freight brokerage houses in the country. We have Fortune 100 shippers and Transport Topics Top 25 Freight Brokers as our customers. We love what we do, and we love the impact we have already driven for the clients we work with. We believe in empowering our employees to be the absolute best they can be, and we aren’t afraid to have a little fun in the process. We’re funded by a great group of investors who care about our company and our team’s success.

As the Associate Program Manager, you’ll manage multiple projects and drive the launch of new products and services to the market.  In this role you’re responsible for the successful execution of projects within the defined time, budget, scope and quality boundaries. You’ll serve as the key coordinator and communicator for all departments associated with the successful delivery to our customers.  You’ll lead projects from concept to completion, driving the planning, monitoring progress and reporting on execution.

This high-visibility role straddles marketing and product management, and will report to the Chief Product Officer.  We are looking for a smart, high-energy, highly analytical individual with strong communication skills.  You must be capable of juggling multiple projects, comfortable with leading cross-functional meetings, and want to be part of a hyper-growth startup.  Former or current strategy consulting business analysts and project/program managers are highly encouraged to apply.    

• Define project scope and lead successful execution
• Create an end-to-end product launch plan including marketing deliverables, and drive delivery of products to customers that meet the needs of their end users
• Work across internal demand generation, product marketing, and external advertising and PR agencies to create and execute on project plans
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research with guidance from Product Marketing and Product Management
• Manage scope, schedules, and resources and report on status to ensure project teams operate on time and within budget
• Manage and resolve conflict and escalate as appropriate
• Implement accountability measures across teams

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or any quantitative discipline preferred
• 2+ years of program management experience in product development or marketing management lifecycle with an emphasis on Product Development and Go-To-Market marketing, launch management, cross-functional and executive-level communication
• Proven track record in project management, driving multiple projects in cross-functional, global and customer-centric organizations
• Capability for planning, scheduling and monitoring allocated resources and costs and identify gaps