***W2 Contract, minimum of 12 months** Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, Mountain View, CA***
We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual with a strong background in program management. The ideal candidate should be able to manage complex technology projects with aggressive schedules in different time zones.
Responsibilities:
Work with global teams and Product and Engineering Teams to deliver strategic programs.
Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
Create program plan, manage schedules, and own end to end program delivery with a focus on high quality and on time delivery.
Meticulously plan and conduct workshops with large group of audience
Define program deliverables and drive accountability through tracking and follow up on action items to closure.
Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
Produce program reports for stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate program risks early, promoting a smoother path to success and reducing potential disruptions.
Conduct scrum of scrums and steering committee meetings to bring alignment.
Provide uniform stakeholder experience through consistent communication, transparency regarding program status, resource requirements, priorities, risks, and issues.
Required Skills and Experiences:
Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
10-12 years in project/program management role managing software development projects.
Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, managing a software build through different stages and environments all the way from ideation to release.
Working experience with technical teams, including product management, operations, engineering, etc.
Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills with an ability to multitask.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Proficiency in Agile software lifecycle methodology with hands on experience in JIRA Platform, GitHub and Confluence.
Experience in managing AdTech related programs is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the digital advertising, Mobile, and/or Smart TV space a plus.
Demonstrated experience in shipping consumer and/or enterprise solutions.
Experience simultaneously working on multiple programs with multiple stakeholders.
Experience communicating effectively across organizational structures and multiple management levels.