Program Manager - San Ramon, CA
1 day ago
Job description
Role : Program Manager
Location: San Ramon, CA (Day 1 On-site)
Duration: Long-term contract
Interview Mode : In-person
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Above 12+ years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Scrum Master in a technology-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Hands-on or working knowledge of: Python, React, Databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or equivalent)
- Proficiency with Program Management tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence, Miro, Power BI, etc.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Financial Services/Asset Management background with experience working with Trading and/or Investment Management applications
- Experience working with globally dispersed technology and business stakeholders
- Experience driving estimation processes with development organizations
- Project budget management experience
- MS Project experience required
Program & Project Leadership
- Lead end-to-end program execution, including scope definition, planning, delivery, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Work closely with engineering, product, design, and operations teams to deliver large-scale, high-impact programs.
- Establish project milestones, KPIs, success metrics, and manage execution against timelines.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, dashboards, and reports using standard Program Management tools.
Agile & Scrum Execution
- Serve as Scrum Master for development teams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
- Drive Agile best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
- Remove blockers and foster an environment of collaboration and high performance.
Technical Collaboration
- Partner with engineering teams to understand system architectures, technical constraints, and development workflows.
- Leverage knowledge in Python, React, and databases (SQL/NoSQL) to engage in technical discussions, understand dependencies, and assess effort and risk.
- Translate technical information into clear business impact statements for leadership.
Stakeholder & Communication Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for program status, updates, and reporting across cross-functional teams.
- Present program updates to leadership and drive alignment on priorities and resourcing.
- Manage expectations and ensure clarity across all levels of stakeholders.
Operational Excellence
- Implement and optimize processes, frameworks, and workflows for improved program delivery.
- Leverage tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Confluence, MS Project, Power BI, or similar.
- Drive post‑mortem reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring action items are executed.
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