Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program ManagerSoftware Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Engineering Program Manager for a contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients in San Jose, CA. This is a hybrid role with Tuesday - Thursdays onsite.Responsibilities:Release & Engineering Operations Manage end-to-end release readiness processes, including planning, execution tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communication.Partner closely with Engineering and Quality Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery and release of product capabilities.Drive operational processes around testing, validation, bug management, launch readiness, and post-release reviews.Maintain visibility into release health, testing status, and critical path dependencies.Stakeholder Management Build strong partnerships across globally distributed teams.Facilitate decision-making, manage trade-offs, and drive accountability.Communicate program status and risks clearly to the cross-functional teams.Process Improvement Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes, workflows, and tools to increase team effectiveness and execution velocity.Drive scalable practices for planning, tracking, and delivery.Drive accountability through clear ownership, action tracking, and operational rigor.Required Skills:5+ years of experience in Program Management, Engineering Operations, Technical Program Management, or related roles.Experience managing complex engineering programs and product releases.Strong understanding of SDLC, release management, testing processes, and engineering operations.Experience working closely with Engineering, Product Management, and Quality Engineering teams.Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Proven ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive results.Experience with Jira, Confluence/Wiki, and project tracking tools.Bachelor's Degree