Whisker · 2 days ago
Software Technical Program Manager
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWhisker is redefining the experience of living with cats through innovative products and intelligent systems. The Software Technical Program Manager will manage software-focused platform products, oversee the digital product roadmap, and drive cross-functional programs from inception to completion.
ConsumerConsumer GoodsPet
Responsibilities
Works alongside application developers, architects, scrum masters, user experience architects, user acceptance testers and quality assurance testers to deliver mobile app experiences that exceed user expectations
Responsible for delivery of cross-functional programs including removing roadblocks, identifying risk, resource planning, and prioritization alignment between Product and Engineering
Represents the Software Program team in day-to-day agile scrum team meetings including: Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Planning sessions, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlog refinement & grooming sessions, and Product demonstrations
Manages the analytics and performance reporting for new digital features
Supports the SW Engineering Roadmap
Liaisons with key members of the marketing organization on communication programs that raise awareness and drive usage of the mobile self-service channel
Identifies emerging trends and stays abreast of the pet industry and connected home products
Conducts project retrospectives to identify areas for process improvement and proposes relevant process changes for implementation
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Qualification
Required
BS in computer science or related field
2+ years of program management of relevant experience, ideally 1-2 years in a mobile environment (or similar technical field)
Familiarity with and affinity for agile development, collaboration and test-and-learn environments
Ability to demonstrate influential leadership and gain buy in from key stakeholders
Ability to effectively understand data, analyze results, draw insights and conclusions, and recommend appropriate actions in an atmosphere of fact-based decision-making
Excellent communication and story-telling skills, including the ability to effectively translate and communicate technical information in a meaningful way to non-technical audiences
Ability to own Programs end-to-end while accounting for cross-functional needs
Strong understanding of planning and prioritization, as well as when to adjust plans when needed
Motivated to develop processes, procedure, and automation in support of a growing Project Management Organization
Demonstrates a collaborative approach to achieving business results
Passionate about delivering mobile solutions that exceed expectations
Strong data skills with expertise across multiple disciplines including Data Analytics (Excel, DOMO, SQL, VBA)
Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Preferred
1+ years of experience in IoT and/or embedded software and/or other smart home solutions
Certified Scrum Master
Experience with IoT devices and an understanding of how they function
Experience in social networks and mobile applications
Not required to have pets, but highly recommended!
Benefits
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program
Company
Whisker
Maker of the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box on the market, used by more than 1,000,000 pet parents.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$31MKey Investors
Pondera Holdings
2019-12-01Private Equity· $31M
Leadership Team
Jacob Zuppke 🐈
President & CEO
Jeannette Conner
Senior EA to the CEO
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