Sr. Program Manager - Dolby Vision

Dolby•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Work closely with the Home Devices business and technology leaders to help them drive the success of the business Use your business and technology insights to help the business leadership team navigate around execution risks and blockers Work with the business leaders to articulate a clear vision, strategy and OKRs and align the whole organization towards them Coordinate with other program managers to ensure the timely delivery of the newest audio and video technologies to the Home Devices market. Proactively identify and address business and program risks across all the Home Devices initiatives and roll up your sleeves to resolve any issues and/or escalations. Ensure effective teamwork and communication with key stakeholders and that the overall business objectives are being met. Provide timely and effective program status updates to senior management and recommend potential corrective actions as appropriate. You'll improve development and business processes continuously within programs, while coaching and learning from fellow program managers.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years professional experience in driving software and hardware product development programs, preferably in consumer electronics, from inception to end of life, as a project and/or program manager.
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment requiring adaptability and collaboration with a focus on delivering measurable results.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders to develop business strategies, OKRs and execution plans
Proven ability to persuade and present across the organization, from individual contributors to senior executives, across business units and functions
Able to effectively navigate the organizations formal/informal structures to build relationships to effectively partner and get things done through influence, without any formal authority.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be comfortable discussing technical details with engineering teams as well as synthesizing concise core messages for senior executives.
Demonstrated ability to drive a cross-functional team towards complex decision making by using sound judgement and persuasion across all levels of the organization.
Knowledge and demonstrable skillful application of program and project management practices, tools, and processes as they apply to product development.
Practical experience with risk analysis, conflict resolution and meeting facilitation.
Excellent organizer who takes the initiative and can work independently to achieve goals established in a team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tool, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus, especially in transitioning large teams from waterfall to scrum.
Experience in consumer electronics product development or technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive the success of the business
Help the business leadership team navigate around execution risks and blockers
Articulate a clear vision, strategy and OKRs and align the whole organization towards them
Coordinate with other program managers to ensure the timely delivery of the newest audio and video technologies to the Home Devices market.
Proactively identify and address business and program risks across all the Home Devices initiatives and roll up your sleeves to resolve any issues and/or escalations.
Ensure effective teamwork and communication with key stakeholders and that the overall business objectives are being met.
Provide timely and effective program status updates to senior management and recommend potential corrective actions as appropriate.
Improve development and business processes continuously within programs, while coaching and learning from fellow program managers.