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Jon Thomas

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
United States
Toptal Member Since June 29, 2018

Jon is an experienced project manager, scrum master, and agile leader of 20 years spread across multiple industries. He has a strong passion for leadership, with significant experience in several delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and iterative. He specializes in projects requiring flexibility and adaptability to overcome ambiguity. His most recent experience includes Agile Coaching and a Scrum of Scrums master in an established and thriving Agile transformation.

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Liam Wickham

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
Guernsey
Toptal Member Since July 24, 2018

Liam is a seasoned program director and senior program manager with extensive experience in the video game, software development, and pharmaceutical industries. He has a proven track record in scoping, managing, and executing multiple complex technical projects, aligning cross-functional teams, influencing outcomes, driving digital transformation, and applying Lean and Agile methodologies. Liam is an expert in effective stakeholder management, business turnaround, and conflict resolution.

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Darren Hagman

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
Canada
Toptal Member Since June 6, 2018

Darren is a veteran developer, scrum master, and project manager with deep experience in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies from working in the transportation, archiving, eCommerce, and aerospace industries. Darren spent ten years working in developer and lead/architect roles before becoming a project manager. Darren understands the challenges of implementing Agile practices in a team and how to effectively interface with the Waterfall world.

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Avalon Swain

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
United States
Toptal Member Since May 23, 2017

Avalon is recognized for his successful business, digital, agile, and AI transformations, leveraging his considerable product, program, and project management experience. He is a certified MIT Artificial Intelligence Strategist, PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC), Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC), and Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM). He has outstanding power skills and the ability to align with all levels of an organization.

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Miroslav Anicin

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
Serbia
Toptal Member Since July 19, 2018

Miroslav has led teams and departments with 50+ members through Agile transformation at telcos, banks, and other organizations. He's also managed up to five concurrent teams with as many as 35 developers on their path out of troubled eCommerce projects and on their way to becoming great Scrum teams. Miroslav loves a challenge and looks forward to working with new clients and projects at Toptal.

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Audrius Zujus

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
Lithuania
Toptal Member Since August 6, 2018

Audrius is an experienced technical project manager and a CTO. As a contractor, he has worked with Uber, Swedbank, Deloitte, Samsung, SAAB, and Leonardo. While at Deloitte, he worked with Rolls-Royce, Diageo, Deutsche Bank, Clydesdale Bank, Warner Bros, John Lewis, Waitrose, and Tesco. He is a member of the NATO STO advisory board and holds full NATO Secret security clearance.

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Viji Vennelakanti

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
United States
Toptal Member Since August 16, 2018

Viji has 20+ years of experience in IT project management, executive leadership, and, most recently, AI and deep learning. This combined expertise makes her an invaluable asset for companies looking to build innovative products in the AI and ML sectors. Viji has served as the VP of Engineering for a US-based startup, as an IT director overseeing a team of 100+ at a US-based global nonprofit, as CTO and co-founder of an Indian fintech startup, and as a deep learning mentor on Coursera.

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Cornel Baloleanu

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
Romania
Toptal Member Since June 21, 2019

Cornel is a delivery-focused vice president of engineering with a solid management track record. He has extensive experience building, leading, and coaching distributed engineering teams and a proven ability to manage complex projects and programs through completion. Cornel is comfortable with ambiguity and enjoys working collaboratively to solve complex problems.

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Marcos Saiz

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
Uruguay
Toptal Member Since June 7, 2019

Across his career, Marcos has worn many hats: startup founder, advisor, practice leader, M&A integrations VP, procurement manager, PMO leader, and, most recently, AI implementation consultant. This breadth, paired with a strong technical foundation and exposure to dozens of companies through M&A work, gives him the range to move fluidly between business strategy and hands-on execution—from procurement and vendor management to product and operational transformation.

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Steven Ligeza

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
United States
Toptal Member Since May 29, 2019

Steve has nearly 20 years of experience as a technology program, project, and product manager, and Scrum Master and Agile Coach. This includes senior management experience at a $450 million fintech firm, and an online lending startup. He is adept with both Agile and Waterfall methods. His projects include app development, infrastructure, and organizational development, with deep expertise in data (strategy, big data, analytics, BI, and DW).

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Ruben Vrinzen

Freelance Program Manager
Verified Expert in Project Management
Netherlands
Toptal Member Since April 9, 2019

Ruben is a project manager and product owner helping eCommerce companies, startups, and SMEs execute digital projects. Through Toptal and independent consulting work, he leads website launches, product initiatives, and digital improvements. Ruben coordinates remote cross-functional teams across product, design, development, and marketing, working closely with founders to move ideas from discovery through delivery.

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How to Hire Program Managers Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right program manager for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new program manager for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

How We Source the Top 3% of Program Managers

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire program managers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your program manager, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right program manager, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect program managers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our program managers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire program managers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched program managers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire program managers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a program manager for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our program managers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your program manager begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another program manager who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Toptal Lets You Hire Fast,
With Unparalleled Success

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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