Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, or related disciplines, with at least 5 years leading cross-functional programs
• Proven track record managing a portfolio of concurrent programs across multiple teams and organizations
• Experience in cloud/services-based environments with a strong grasp of resiliency, scalability, and platform stability
• Sharp prioritization instincts and an acute sense of urgency and business impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief executives and engage in engineering design reviews
• Strong relationship-building skills across a globally distributed, matrixed organization
• Proficiency with Jira and program/portfolio management tooling
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle processes

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts (OAuth 2.0, Federated ID, SSO, SCIM, authentication patterns)
• Comfort engaging in web development, cloud infrastructure, and microservices architecture discussions
• Understanding of education terminologies and workflows
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery across a portfolio spanning Identity Platform and student-focused programs, coordinating multiple engineering teams
• Drive prioritization and trade-offs across resources, timelines, and scope to ensure the right work gets done at the right time
• Build and maintain detailed program plans, track risks and dependencies, and deliver clear status reporting to stakeholders at all levels
• Serve as primary point of contact for program details and present program status and trade-offs from individual contributors to executives
• Participate in requirements, design, and architecture reviews to maintain end-to-end understanding of solutions and dependencies
• Proactively manage risk using data-driven insights and establish clear escalation paths to keep programs on track
• Streamline processes and introduce tooling efficiencies to accelerate execution across initiatives

Benefits

• health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
• Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
• Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
• Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment