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As the Program Management Senior Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Data Analytics and Business Intelligence teams, program efficiency, and collaborative execution. You will be instrumental in supporting Data Analytics and Business Intelligence teams, driving program efficiency, and facilitating collaborative execution. Additionally, you will be responsible for organizing and prioritizing tasks, managing cross-program dependencies, overseeing project planning and execution for Data related initiatives such as Business Intelligence - Dashboard and AI solution development, and providing comprehensive status updates to stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with Data developers and data scientists to organize, prioritize, and meticulously track tasks to ensure the achievement of project objectives and facilitate productive team discussions.
Effectively manage dependencies across various teams, working in concert with fellow program managers to ensure alignment and efficiency.
Lead programs within technical domains, specifically for Data and Business Intelligence initiatives and programs, ensuring operational efficiency through activities such as product launch management, project reviews, user immersion initiatives, and informational newsletters.
Oversee prioritization processes at the team level to establish clear objectives and key results (OKRs) in collaboration with Engineering, Business Stakeholders, and partner organizations.
Cultivate and maintain professional relationships to facilitate effective collaboration, information gathering, strategic decision-making, and influence stakeholders.
Develop comprehensive project plans, monitor progress, and execute launch activities for software development projects.
Provide regular, detailed updates to stakeholders regarding project and program status.
Elicit, prioritize, and document feature requirements based on user feedback.
Engage in close collaboration with Data development teams to define precise product specifications and timelines.
Own and manage Bug triaging process to prioritize, assign, and monitor bugs post launch, and communicate to requestors.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
Four (4) to six (6) years of progressive experience in program management within a technical environment, specifically with engineering stakeholders.
Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in project management.
Comprehensive understanding of product management principles and the software release cycle.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to facilitate relationships, develop detailed project plans, running project standups and generate comprehensive communications.
Proficiency in SQL.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies.
Direct experience working with business intelligence/data science teams.
Proven ability to exhibit flexibility and adaptability, exercise sound judgment in a dynamic and fast paced environment, and effectively manage competing priorities and goals.
Benefits
We support you with competitive wages and with comprehensive health care including medical, dental and vision coverage
We support your family with gender-neutral baby bonding leave, 26 week birth-parent maternity leave, and generous life, accident and disability insurance minimums
Employees who work onsite can enjoy free meals and snacks, and fun onsite experiences
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