Program Manager

This role involves leading complex software development initiatives and driving program execution across cross-functional teams. The Program Manager will oversee project planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, dependency tracking, and delivery execution while ensuring alignment with business objectives and software development best practices. What the right candidate will enjoy: Leading high-visibility programs that directly impact software delivery and business outcomes. Partnering with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and execution. Building program governance structures, reporting frameworks, and delivery processes that improve visibility and accountability. Solving complex delivery challenges and proactively managing risks, dependencies, and competing priorities. Working in a collaborative environment that values communication, transparency, and continuous improvement. What type of experience does the right candidate have: 5+ years of Program Management, Project Management, or Technical Program Management experience supporting software development initiatives. Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and software delivery processes. Experience managing cross-functional programs involving engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools. Experience creating project plans, communication plans, status reporting, RAID logs, RACI matrices, and other program governance artifacts. Demonstrated success managing project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, milestones, and executive communications. Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes. Preferred experience supporting content management, metadata systems, rights management, or related software platforms. What the responsibilities are of the right candidate: Lead program planning and execution for software development initiatives, ensuring delivery aligns with business objectives, timelines, and quality expectations. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, communication plans, RAID logs, RACI matrices, and status reports. Identify, track, and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers while driving mitigation and resolution efforts. Establish reporting frameworks and dashboards that provide visibility into program health, progress, risks, and opportunities. Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align priorities, scope, timelines, and resource needs. Facilitate project reviews, leadership updates, executive status meetings, and program syncs. Communicate project progress, delivery commitments, risks, and schedule updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Drive accountability across teams and ensure commitments, milestones, and deliverables are met. Partner with software engineering teams to support successful delivery and execution of strategic initiatives. Participate in strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making activities that support successful program outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optomi