Qualtrics · 8 hours ago
Product Development Lifecycle Program Lead- Staff Program Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $252K/yr
12+ years expQualtrics is a company that creates software for exceptional frontline experiences and is seeking a Product Development Lifecycle Program Lead. This role will oversee the end-to-end Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring efficient and high-quality execution from Discovery to Maturation while fostering operational excellence and collaboration across product teams.
ConsumerData IntegrationMarket ResearchSaaS
Responsibilities
End-to-end Program Ownership: You will be the SME and owner of the PDLC "program" - ensuring that high-quality information is surfaced to make strategic decisions about the innovations we invest in and ensure they are prepared for a successful launch
Manage Lean Governance: Manage lean governance and stage-gate reviews to drive fast, high-quality decision-making. Ensure teams are prepared to meet gate criteria and maintain rigorous delivery standards
Roadmap & Prioritization: Support Product Leaders by maintaining a comprehensive prioritized product roadmap. Provide executive-level reporting on roadmap progress, in-quarter capacity health, and key delivery milestones
Cross-Functional Orchestration: Lead regular syncs and planning sessions across departments to manage interdependencies, resolve blockers, and ensure all teams and key launch organizations are moving in sync
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify risks in the development cycle, such as scope creep, technical debt, resource gaps, or readiness of key launch organization. Partner with teams to develop mitigation strategies before they impact the launch date
Ongoing Process Optimization & Metrics: Utilize process mining and quantitative data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and variation in the PDLC; lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance flow, speed, and quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years of work experience in business operations, program management, process improvement OR equivalent experience, including
5+ years working in a SaaS Product, Tech and/or Engineering organization
Demonstrable experience running enterprise-level programs. Preferred previous experience managing a Product/Software Development Life-Cycle, including experience implementing stage-gates at an enterprise scale
Experience in effectively engaging, consulting, and informing stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and buy-in
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience using product management tools to create and maintain prioritized product roadmaps and portfolios
Benefits
Experience Bonus: Qualtrics offers US employees an annual $1,800 “experience bonus” to provide an experience they might not otherwise have—attend a sporting event or concert, travel somewhere new, or even support a nonprofit or infuse funds into a small business in your area.
Learning and Development: All team members are encouraged to devote 10% of their time to personal learning and development.
The satisfaction of empowering large networks through technology.
The opportunity to work with a diverse range of influential brands.
A role that encourages personal growth and initiative within a growing business area.
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, a wellness reimbursement, mental health benefits, and an experience bonus.
Company
Qualtrics
Qualtrics is a single system of record for all experience data, managing customer, product, employee, and brand experiences on one platform.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.4B2023-06-28Private Equity
2023-06-28Debt Financing· $1B
2023-03-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Brian Stucki
President & COO
JoCee Porter
Software Engineer
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