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Trimble Inc. · 1 day ago

Beta Program Manager

Trimble Inc. is a company that develops hardware, software, and services for key industries such as civil construction and surveying. The Beta Program Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing beta testing programs for new or updated products, serving as the central point of contact between the product team and external beta testers to ensure valuable feedback is collected and integrated into the product development cycle.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers to define the goals, scope, and success metrics for the beta program
Develop a comprehensive beta program plan, including timelines, participant recruitment strategies, communication plans, and feedback collection methodologies
Identify and define key testing scenarios and user journeys for the beta program
Design and execute strategies to recruit a diverse and representative group of beta testers, targeting specific user personas and demographics
Manage the selection, onboarding, and offboarding of beta participants
Create and foster a highly engaged and collaborative beta community, ensuring consistent participation and feedback
Actively communicate with testers, providing regular updates, addressing questions, and moderating community forums
Implement and manage tools for collecting feedback from testers (e.g., surveys, forums, bug tracking systems)
Regularly monitor and triage incoming feedback, identifying key issues, trends, and feature requests
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback into actionable insights and reports for the product and engineering teams
Present findings and data-driven recommendations to key stakeholders and leadership to influence product decisions
Serve as the primary liaison between the beta community and internal teams, including Product, Engineering, QA, Marketing, and Customer Support
Champion the voice of the customer within the organization, advocating for their needs and priorities
Work closely with the QA team to validate reported bugs and with the engineering team to ensure issues are prioritized and addressed
Manage the logistics of the beta program, including the distribution and recovery of pre-release hardware or software
Continuously evaluate and improve the beta program's processes, tools, and overall effectiveness
Ensure all program activities comply with company policies and security protocols, especially for confidential pre-release products

Qualification

Program managementSoftware development lifecycleCommunity managementData analysisProject management softwareUser empathyCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Marketing, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience in program management, project management, or a similar customer-facing role, preferably in a technology or software company
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and product development process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with community management or building and engaging online communities
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data from various sources
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Experience with beta management tools, project management software (e.g., Jira), and data analysis platforms (e.g., Tableau) is a plus
A passion for technology and a deep empathy for the user experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Time off plans
Retirement plans
Tax savings plans for health
Dependent care and commuter expenses
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company

Trimble Inc.

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Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done.

H1B Sponsorship

Trimble Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (43)
2022 (52)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.02B
Key Investors
Bank of America
2022-12-30Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2002-01-15Post Ipo Equity· $19.2M
1990-07-27IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Painter
Chief Executive Officer
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Phillip Sawarynski
Chief Financial Officer
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