Jobs · Project Management · California

Senior Software Technical Program Manager

PMs for Hire · Santa Clara, CA · 3 wk ago
Project ManagementFull-time

What you'll be doing

  • Hands on driving software programs and processes. Leading multi-functional team members in a matrix organization to deliver projects on time.
  • Leading projects in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Authoritatively presenting project status to multi-functional teams as well as executive management.
  • Working independently, take-charge and influence with minimal mentorship
  • Working with global partners across multiple time zones, geographies, and diverse technical fields to define work you're doing, report on status, and deliver projects to expectations.
  • Influencing other teams by creating an efficient/accountable development environment through process development and process improvement.
  • Observing and following defined processes for escalation if the execution of planned work product tasks is not on track.
  • Thinking strategically and tactically. Someone who can distill sophisticated projects down to manageable tasks and landmarks and optimally disseminate them to the multi-functional teams.

What we need to see

  • Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree.
  • 8+ years in a similar or related role.
  • Passionate about details and an authority at multitasking.
  • Validated Software Engineering background and technical skills.
  • Ability to investigate technical issues. Attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of operating systems, software development standard methodologies, and compilers are highly valued.
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills
  • Creative problem solver, able to resolve technical issues and conflicting priorities.
  • Track record of understanding and implementing the foundational program management skills; risk management, tracking and monitoring, meeting facilitation, domain expertise, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

  • Experience with Open Source ecosystems and challenges, LLVM upstream contributions, and repository mirroring and unification.
  • Compiler, GPU, CUDA , AI knowledge.
  • Craft and implement new processes for workflow between different teams.
  • Experience with project management tools, like JIRA (Atlassian Project Management & Teamwork Software), MS Project. Implementing tool automation in support of this role is plus.
  • Creatively resolving technical issues and resource conflicts through consensus and team building to delivering sophisticated products to customers.
  • Project Management Professional Certification.

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