Engineering Program Management, Senior Manager

Description

The Engineering Program Manager, Senior Manager role is responsible for driving the program execution of Software Development Programs from product definition through successful release and final deployment; as well as actively managing/mentoring Program Managers so that they can grow their skills and careers.
Works closely with Senior Engineering Leadership including Engineering Directors, Service Delivery and Product Management Leads, Architects and other functions to develop and deliver Roadmap commitments and engineering initiatives that support a great customer experience.

Be a leader: Take the lead on global initiatives and projects
Ability to influence across functional boundaries and across multiple organizational levels to drive results
Partner closely with counterparts in Cloud Operations, Development, QA, Product management, and Architecture and to ensure the success of their products
Develop and communicate strategy, plans, issues and risks effectively throughout the organization
Develop and track project and release plans for Roadmap deliverables and initiatives that support a great customer experience in Production
Make strategic and tactical recommendations to Senior Engineering Leadership to ensure successful delivery of solutions
Communicate and plan change management activities involving scope, schedule, etc
Creates and delivers presentations, develops communications and communicates to cross-functional audiences both internally and externally
Drive Global PMO practices and improvements
Understand and drive agile/scrum best practices into the organization
Identifies, develops, and implements tools and metrics to drive project/program management success
Drives on-going retrospection to foster continuous improvement
Mentor, develop, and coach others, focusing on continual improvement

Qualifications

BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience. PMP, PgMP, or PMI certification a plus
8+ years of program management experience in Software Development
Strong understanding of project and program management best practices as well as software development lifecycle, including cross-functional support activities
Detailed knowledge of agile/scrum and the ability to work within an agile environment and provide coaching to teams to improve their practices
Prior experience working with geographically distributed teams and off-shoring partners
Ability to influence across functional/geographic boundaries and across multiple organizational levels to drive results
Proven track record of delivering projects and programs from initiation through implementation

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Corporate overview

Here at UKG, Our Purpose Is People. UKG combines the strength and innovation of Ultimate Software and Kronos, uniting two award-winning, employee-centered cultures. Our employees are an extraordinary group of talented, energetic, and innovative people who care about more than just work. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people. UKG has more than 13,000 employees around the globe and is known for its inclusive workplace culture. Ready to be inspired? Learn more at www.ukg.com/careers

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