Sr Program Manager, Software
About The Position
The Software Program Manager will be a core member of the team, responsible for the design and development of the Ottava system through initial release and subsequent launches. The role will be accountable for driving execution of the end-to-end Software schedules and breaking them down into actionable quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs). The individual will leverage a hybrid Agile methodology to focus and drive the teams to achieve important short-term milestones that are critical to the success of the overall development plan and strategy. In collaboration with the team, the Program Manager will be responsible for project risk management and mitigation requiring contingency planning, conflict resolution, and tradeoff assessments. Another aspect of this role is being a champion of the team and building strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners. The individual needs to be willing to challenge and communicate difficult decisions, strategies, and priorities while maintaining a culture of collaboration and end-to-end accountability. With other team leaders the individual should create a positive team environment and a culture with a sense of urgency, driving toward improved team effectiveness and achievement. This role will also have people management responsibility and will be expected to develop talent by working with them on development plans and providing opportunities for their growth.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering or related discipline is required.
- Prior program management experience of 8+ years is required.
- Experience working in an engineering capacity highly preferred, technical capacity is required.
- Experience with MSP required.
- Prior experience in a regulated environment is required.
Nice To Haves
- Strong people leader experience of 5+years preferred (indirect or direct)
- Highly preferred for candidate to have worked on large capital programs involving complex integrated subsystems (e.g., robotics, aerospace, autonomous vehicles).
- Agile methodology and Jira capabilities preferred.
- Medical device experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Driving execution of end-to-end Software schedules and breaking them down into actionable quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs).
- Leveraging a hybrid Agile methodology to focus and drive teams to achieve important short-term milestones.
- Project risk management and mitigation requiring contingency planning, conflict resolution, and tradeoff assessments.
- Building strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners.
- Communicating difficult decisions, strategies, and priorities.
- Creating a positive team environment and a culture with a sense of urgency.
- Developing talent by working with them on development plans and providing opportunities for their growth.
Benefits
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
