Staff Program Manager

About the Opportunity:

The organization is seeking a Staff Program Manager to join the Engineering business area at the mid-senior level. This role focuses on managing program activities across product development, engineering, quality, UX/Docs, and related teams to deliver high-quality products. The Staff Program Manager will ensure efficient collaboration, drive best practices, and manage product initiatives from intake through release.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and drive triage activities for product initiatives with cross-functional teams.

• Work with Product Managers to ensure business case data is completed by stakeholders.

• Manage end-to-end delivery and execution for accepted initiatives, overseeing timelines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.

• Regularly assess critical paths, review product requirements, and optimize engineering deliverables.

• Communicate status updates to stakeholders and internal teams, escalating risks as needed and proposing mitigation options.

• Oversee engineering product releases via full-cycle program management, ensuring alignment with global release calendars and maintaining accurate release dashboards.

• Ensure all cross-functional teams adhere to established JIRA guidelines and maintain accurate metadata for reporting.

• Proactively identify and manage risks and cross-dependencies.

• Ensure all security, legal, and compliance requirements are met and tracked through closure.

Requirements:

• Bachelor''s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a technical lead, systems engineer, or technical program management role, including software integration and deployment.

• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams delivering products on schedule.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly update both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between product and R&D teams.

• Proficiency with at least one schedule tracking tool (Asana, Excel, or JIRA/Confluence).

• Master''s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (preferred).

• Experience working with Marketing and Finance for product launches or familiarity with NPI processes (preferred).

• Ability to effectively engage and influence senior management and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

• High sense of ownership, proactiveness, urgency, and drive.

• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks:

• Generous PTO policy

• Support for work life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH policy

• Mental and physical wellness programs

• Phone and internet reimbursement program

• Access to continued career development

• Comprehensive benefits and competitive packages

• Paid volunteer time

• Employee resource groups

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