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Original Job Post

Workiva · 1 week ago

Technical Program Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $173K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Deliver Success: Lead the charge in delivering program success across the full product development lifecycle and driving projects forward within the program

Metrics and Feedback: Regularly gather and report on project/program metrics, seeking feedback to improve our progress updates

Dependency Management: Coordinate and oversee dependencies, collaborating with teams to ensure project success and accelerate milestones

Program Reviews: Conduct regular program/project reviews with leaders, providing status updates and recommending actions for success

Collaboration Champion: Foster collaboration at all levels—up, sideways, and down to the project level

Program Assessment: Work closely with stakeholders to determine program success and plan for the implementation of successful programs while discontinuing unsuccessful ones

Innovation Culture: Support the cultivation of a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Strategic Execution: Focus on executing our strategy, delivering benefits, and realizing our strategic goals through the design, planning, and delivery of strategic initiatives

Change Agent: Drive change by promoting business agility, communicating effectively, and institutionalizing a culture of adaptability

Conflict Resolution: Mediate and resolve conflicts within the program, ensuring smooth collaboration

Cross-functional leadership: Partner closely with colleagues and stakeholders to lead, assist, or stay informed about collaborative programs and initiatives that have the potential for broad-scale impact

Building Relationships: Network with stakeholders to build cross-functional relationships that help shape, define, and execute our strategies and initiatives

Qualification

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Project ManagementProduct development lifecycleSaaS market knowledgeAssessment skillsTechnical proficiencySystem architectureBusiness acumenProblem-solvingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipPrioritizationOrganizationInterpersonal skillsFlexibilityRelationship management

Required

An undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

5 years of project/program management or similar experience

Preferred

PMI certification (e.g., PMP, PMI ACP, or PRINCE 2), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, and/or proficiency with Jira Agile are a plus

A robust grasp of the product development life-cycle.

Understanding of the SaaS market in relation to program management

A passion for collaboration, spending the majority of your time communicating, collaborating, and coordinating cross-functionally.

Strong assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate wants vs. needs and negotiate prioritization effectively

Proficiency in technical concepts and system architecture.

The flexibility to navigate from the big picture to details while managing complex cross-functional projects, often with tight deadlines

Solid project leadership skills, combined with business acumen, excellent communication skills, and analytical capabilities.

The ability to understand complex concepts, solve problems, and present effective business solutions and recommendations objectively

Strong leadership, prioritization, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills (verbal, presentation, written)

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.

The capacity to interact with and influence various levels of an organization, both technical and non-technical, demonstrating strong relationship management skills

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Restricted Stock Units

401(k) match

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Company

Workiva

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Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time.

Founded in 2008

Ames, Iowa, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.workiva.com

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