Senior Technical Program Manager

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SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

The Product and Engineering team in the Cloud Native Business Unit is looking to bring on a Senior Technical Program Manager to join a team of TPMs focused on driving complex and cross-cutting initiatives and programs to meet our top objectives and key results to delight our customers. 

In this role, you will take charge using your technical leadership and program management skills to drive execution with high quality for these key initiatives. You will be responsible for establishing best practices, collaborating across multiple business units and managing dependencies and deliverables for multiple programs.  You will be working with a global team of software engineers who develop new features and capabilities with a rapid rate of change. You will be responsible for improving our development process and tooling to increase engineering excellence, quality and security. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager leading product delivery teams for enterprise commercial software organizations
• MS in computer science, MBA or engineering management equivalent preferred. 
• 6+ years solution management and product delivery in a SaaS development environments and cloud architecture; proven track record of delivering complex cross-cutting programs
• 6+ years hands-on experience delivering enterprise commercial software releases in a dynamic environment 
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Big picture thinker providing clarity on what we are trying to accomplish, understanding of the business objectives and driving the outcome for the program
• Capabilities to identify and deliver on process changes that would enable faster time to market while driving organization consistency and efficiency.
• Experience in managing projects throughout the entire SDLC, including investigation, design, planning, execution and delivering products to market on schedule, and addressing customer feedback in development. Solid knowledge of end-to-end SDLC best practices
• Drive content, schedule and overall delivery of the program and set it up for success in the field and customer base for overall Go-To-Market readiness and New Product Introduction 
• Make trade-offs and timely decisions, drive accountability for delivery and ensure that the objectives of the program are met
• Solid project and technical judgment; ability to influence multiple functions across the organization
• Strong team and customer focus.
• Take ownership of the product experience, product quality and associated health metrics
• Set goals for the program, track and periodically communicate to stakeholders as well as executive leadership 
• Ensure corrective actions and risk mitigations are in place as needed to keep programs and releases on track
• Be the single point person for delivery decisions, exec and cross team communication and working with various functional groups to deliver the program
• Optimize team processes to improve quality, productivity, and responsiveness to feedback and changing priorities along with setting up the program for success in the field
• Overcome obstacles by resolving issues, regardless of team boundaries, and identify and resolve teamwork issues.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical, cross-functional groups.
• Advanced understanding and extensive use of Jira Cloud in software development program management and release management 

BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

 

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

 

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

 

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

 

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