Software Engineering Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee a portfolio of technical programs that align with organizational priorities and deliver consistent results.

• Take ownership of program cadence, which includes tracking, maintaining status and risk logs, and escalating blockers early with well-defined recommendations.

• Create and sustain executive-ready reports and dashboards that encompass delivery metrics, spending, support metrics, and engineering velocity.

• Lead and facilitate alignment among global engineering teams and senior leadership.

• Drive clarity in strategic requirements and planning initiatives.

• Persuasively communicate ideas to influence team decisions and program outcomes.

• Assist the CTO and leadership team during planning cycles, governance processes, and executive communications.

• Leverage AI to draft, analyze, summarize, and automate workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in managing technical programs within a software engineering context, including the ability to independently address complex issues and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, including sprints, releases, and dependencies.

• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, encompassing the definition of appropriate metrics, rigorous tracking, and utilizing them to identify risks early and inform decision-making.

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional partners across global engineering teams.

• Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities to make informed decisions on complex matters independently.

• Clear understanding of when to escalate issues, with respectful and persistent follow-up with senior leaders and engineers.

• Experience in delivering executive presentations and reports, as well as utilizing AI assistants with discretion.

• A growth mindset with the capability to quickly learn and apply new skills.

• Practical experience in Jira and Confluence administration, including JQL, dashboards, and workflow configuration.

• Background in creating or customizing AI workflows, such as reusable prompts, skills, or light scripting in Python or SQL.

• Familiarity with cloud, database, or developer-platform products.

• Exposure to CAPA, OKRs, or agile planning methodologies.

• Program management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to CuraLinc for health and wellness tips and practices.

• Wellness Fridays available until December 2026.

• A variety of benefits and resources that support overall well-being, work-life balance, and wellness.