Senior Software Engineering Program Manager

Kodak Alaris•Rochester, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that’s delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees’ creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company. Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life--delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it's our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs supporting Kodak Moments photo solutions globally. This role drives alignment, planning, and execution across engineering, commercial and regional teams, partnering closely with leadership to deliver customer-focused outcomes. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with on-site days in our Rochester, NY office. Please note: this position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship relocation assistance NOT provided

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of software or systems program management experience with a track record of delivering on time and within budget.
Strong understanding of full lifecycle software development and Agile practices.
Experience managing third-party or vendor development teams.
Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and modern AI-assisted development practices (e.g., LLMs, prompt-based workflows, copilots), including data-privacy and responsible-use considerations.
Demonstrated experience applying AI-enabled tools to improve program execution (e.g., synthesizing requirements, accelerating reporting, supporting risk analysis, or streamlining workflows).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large-scale modernization or digital transformation initiatives, especially migrations from monolithic to microservices architectures.
Understanding of Linux environments, distributed systems, and containerization concepts.
Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot) and establishing practical guidance for responsible use.
Proficiency with collaboration and documentation tools (Microsoft 365).
Experience with Agile planning tools (Jira and/or Azure DevOps; roadmap tools a plus).
Comfort with delivery metrics (OKRs/KPIs) and concise, data-driven executive reporting.
Familiarity with modern delivery practices (CI/CD, release and incident management) and working with DevOps/SRE.
Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and manage cross-team dependencies.
Imaging, retail/consumer software, or distributed deployment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the multiple year end-to-end modernization program, transitioning legacy applications to a Linux-based microservices architecture.
Make sure architecture and platform decisions —like how services are split, API management, how data is migrated, and how environments are prepared—are planned and integrated into the product roadmap.
Coordinate delivery across multiple development teams, including third-party partners.
Champion program execution by proactively removing roadblocks and providing clear, timely communication to stakeholders.
Partner with Commercial team to prioritize backlogs, manage roadmaps, and drive release planning in an Agile environment.
Collaborate with regional teams in the United States, Germany, and Australia.
Drive risk management by identifying risks early and developing mitigation and contingency plans.
Manage external partners and suppliers, including statements of work, contracts, and ongoing technical and business relationships.
Oversee change-management activities for the platform transformation, including stakeholder communication, prioritization, rollout planning, operational readiness, and global team training.
Ensure required approvals (e.g., software licensing, HSE, regulatory) are obtained in accordance with company policies.
Promote appropriate management of intellectual property throughout the development lifecycle.
Coordinate launches with commercial and regional stakeholders, including beta testing, pilots, and deployment activities.