JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Program Manager role is responsible for overseeing the execution of large technology initiatives/programs within our suite of products. A successful candidate will have a strong sense of urgency, the ability to establish the trustworthy relationships needed to influence cross functional teams and will have ownership in delivery within a fast-paced agile environment. The role involves defining key metrics and action items, reporting to leaders on delivery status and risks, assisting teams in risk management and creating a measurable plan that will lead to the quality on-time delivery of priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Defines key goals and metrics used to measure the status and success of multiple technology initiatives
- Creates and maintains effective risk management policies
- Meets with technology stakeholders to discuss program status, goals, and risks
- Oversees multiple technology teams, ensuring individual team goals are met
- Builds and maintains stakeholder and team relationships in order to influence program success
- Creates executive level status reporting documents
- Effectively communicates initiative status and risks to leaders
- Energizes team to accomplish goals
PRIMARY RESULTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ACHIEVING
- Monitors technology initiatives and ensures goals are met
- Evaluates technology program strengths and weaknesses and creates action plans needed for success
- Ensures leaders are proactively informed of all technology program risks and provides recommendations for remediations
- Maintains an accurate technology program status report
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Certifications:
Education or job knowledge equivalent to college or university undergraduate education.
Preferred Certifications:
SAFe or Scrum Certifications: Certified SAFe Agilist (SA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP), etc.
Project Management Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Practitioner of Project Management (CAPM), Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM), etc.
Experience:
- The minimum amount of relevant work experience required to successfully perform the job, is five (5) years.
- 3+ years of experience in a program manager position.
- 2+ years of experience in a project manager position prior to moving to a program manager position.
- 3+ years of experience supporting technical software development initiatives.
- 3+ years of experience supporting or working with large development teams.
Required Skills:
- Communication skills
- Influence skills
- Decision Making skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Execution skills
- Reasoning skills
- Computer skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Leadership skills
BlueSky Resource Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
