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Technical Program & Project Management Specialist #1061592
Job Description:
  • Within GDIA, the Data Platform & Engineering (DPE) organization has an opportunity supporting engineering and product teams as a Product Line Program Manager.
  • Data Platform and Engineering withing GDIA is seeking a highly organized Product Line Program Manager to drive operational excellence and team flow within our data engineering organization. In this role, you will serve as a critical partner to Engineering Managers, facilitating Agile ceremonies, optimizing team capacity, and ensuring Jira remains a high-integrity source of truth for all delivery work. You will champion program standards and compliance by proactively managing dependencies, risks, and financial accuracy while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through streamlined planning cycles. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented facilitator who can balance rigorous process management to ensure the delivery of high-value platform and data solutions at scale.
Skills Required:
Program Management
Skills Preferred:
  • Big Query,
  • - Bachelor's degree in business management or related field, or equivalent experience
  • - Excellent communicator to stakeholders at different levels, across diverse regional skill-teams
  • - Ability to articulate complex information succinctly and accurately. Strong presentation skills.
  • - Able to traverse and translate both technical and business language
  • - Experience in leading / managing and inspiring diverse teams
  • - 3+ years of Program Management experience
  • - 2+ years of Software Delivery experience using Agile and/or Lean practices including defining and prioritizing product features and working with backlog management tools
  • - 2+ years of experience managing user requirements and user stories, calculating stories, tracking the delivery process, and managing software projects using Rally or Jira, or similar Agile Tools
  • - 1+ years of experience in supporting Cloud-based Software Products on the Google Cloud Platform (GCS, Big Query, Data Flow), AWS, or Azure
  • - Proven track record in making delivery commitments, managing customer expectations, and delivering on commitments
  • - Proven track record in problem solving
  • - Excellent Team Player
Experience Required:
  • Specialist
  • Exp: 6 years in IT;
  • 3 years in Program Mgmt.,
  • Expert in Proj Mgr
Experience Preferred:
  • - Bachelors in computer science or related field
  • - Prior software development experience
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Info:
  • -Standardize Program Management Practices: Champion and enforce consistent program management standards across the Data Platform & Engineering organization, promoting alignment, efficiency and transparency
  • -Collaborate and Align with Product Teams: Work closely with a team of program managers and multiple product line teams daily to implement the operating model and reporting standards
  • -Drive Process Adherence and Knowledge Capture: Drive adherence to program management processes, ensuring that all relevant artifacts are consistently captured and stored for future reference and auditability.
  • -End-to-End Application Understanding: Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Data Platform & Engineering organization landscape to proactively identify and address blockers, gaps, and dependencies in collaboration with the relevant teams.
  • -Facilitate Iteration and Quarterly Planning: Utilize Jira to effectively manage the iteration and quarterly planning process for multiple product teams, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with strategic goals.
  • -Maintain Data Integrity: Ensure that team commitments are accurately reflected in the program management tool (Jira), providing a single source of truth for project status and progress.
  • -Ensure Epic Quality: Validate that Epics are well-defined and that estimates are accurate, with continuous refinement as new requirements emerge, leading to more predictable delivery.
  • -Manage Scope, Risks, and Issues: Diligently enter and track scope changes, issues, and risks within Jira, adhering to program guidelines to ensure transparency and proactive mitigation.
  • -Resolve Billing Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies identified by the finance team within Jira, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.