The role
- Program Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale technical programs, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
- Roadmap Development: Develop and maintain program roadmaps, aligning project milestones with strategic goals and adjusting plans as needed.
- Agile Scrum Management: Act as an Agile coach for development teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews) and driving Agile best practices.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between engineering, product management, and business teams to coordinate requirements, technical solutions, and delivery timelines.
- Stakeholder Communication: Present regular updates to senior leadership, providing clear insights into program status, milestones, and risks. Ensure transparency and alignment across teams.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project timelines, budgets, and technical scope. Implement contingency plans to ensure successful program delivery.
- Technical Guidance: Collaborate with technical leads and engineers to assess project requirements and identify the best technical solutions. Balance technical needs with business objectives.
- Resource Management: Effectively manage resources, ensuring engineering teams have the necessary tools, technical support, and guidance to meet deadlines.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve project management methodologies and tools to optimize efficiency and streamline delivery processes.
- Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor program performance and system health, using metrics to optimize processes and ensure the high availability and reliability of solutions.
What you'll bring
- 12+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale cloud-based solutions.
- Cloud & Container Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, OpenShift, and Kubernetes for building, managing, and scaling cloud-native applications.
- Inventory & Parts Management Systems: Proven experience in delivering solutions that enhance inventory management, optimize parts management workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
- Technical Leadership: Strong ability to guide cross-functional teams in developing complex technical solutions.
- Agile Project Management: Extensive experience managing programs using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in balancing technical solutions with business objectives and resolving cloud infrastructure issues.
- Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.
Nice to Have Skills:
- DevOps Practices: Familiarity with DevOps tools and processes, including CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
- Security & Compliance: Experience in managing security requirements and ensuring compliance for cloud-based applications.
- Domain Expertise: Knowledge of supply chain management, warehouse management systems (WMS), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrations related to parts management.
Certifications: PMP, CSM, SAFe Certifications; Technical certifications in AWS and other areas are a plus.