Senior Engagement Manager - Program Management

Accountabilities

• Lead program management activities for the AI-accelerated and governed delivery of the Collections Feature Store.

• Plan, allocate, and manage resources to support program priorities, delivery schedules, and business objectives.

• Track sprint velocity and delivery performance, identifying potential bottlenecks and opportunities to improve execution.

• Prepare stakeholder updates and executive reports, communicating progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.

• Escalate delivery challenges and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.

• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and interdependencies to minimize disruption and maintain delivery momentum.

• Oversee delivery governance, milestone tracking, and adherence to established program processes and standards.

• Monitor program budgets and financial performance, supporting effective cost management and resource utilization.

• Coordinate Agile and Scrum delivery activities while ensuring alignment with the software development lifecycle.

• Support production release planning and change management to facilitate controlled, reliable delivery.

• Use program management tools, including Jira and Microsoft Project, to track workstreams, schedules, dependencies, and progress.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in program management, analytics, or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience managing technology or data-focused programs, particularly in data engineering or analytics environments.

• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies, including sprint planning and velocity tracking.

• Proven experience in resource planning, allocation, and coordination across multiple workstreams.

• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills, including the ability to report progress, communicate risks, and escalate issues effectively.

• Experience identifying and managing program risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges.

• Familiarity with budget management and financial oversight for complex programs.

• Experience implementing delivery governance frameworks and monitoring milestones against established plans.

• Proficiency with Jira and Microsoft Project for project planning, tracking, and reporting.

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), production release processes, and change management.

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a remote environment.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary: $160,000–$180,000.

• Annual bonus: Additional bonus opportunity, as applicable.

• Remote work: Work remotely from the United States.

• Technology-focused work: Opportunity to contribute to AI-accelerated delivery and data engineering or analytics initiatives.

• Program leadership: Scope to coordinate complex delivery activities, work with senior stakeholders, and influence program execution.

• Additional benefits: Healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits were not specified in the provided job description.