hackajob · 3 hours ago
Technical Program Manager 2, Engineering Delivery Management
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years exphackajob is collaborating with Comcast to connect exceptional tech professionals for the role of Technical Program Manager 2. The successful candidate will own delivery for one or more teams, facilitating agile ceremonies and managing dependencies while ensuring programs are completed within scope, budget, and schedule.
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Responsibilities
Understand the scope of technical programs as defined by the product and business requirements and the budget process. Actively participates in the key planning of program milestones drives alignment to these milestones. Uses specific knowledge about one or more technical areas to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team
Works with senior staff members to identify and obtain participation from required cross-functional core team members, including matrixed project managers. Oversees the team as they plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion
Maintains program plans and program record. Works with the core team and senior staff member(s) to identify and schedule all the work required to fulfill program scope, including identification and management of critical path tasks
Drives the development and implementation of key goals, objectives and success criteria for the program. Ensures clear communication and alignment with stakeholder and delivery teams. Recommends changes to improve the engineering process and to alleviate process inaccuracy and duplication
Works with senior staff member(s) and core team to identify and analyze risks and issues
Tracks and manages the program schedule and task details included in the program plan. Ensures the program plan is reviewed and approved by an appropriate channel, including changes to the plan as they occur. Analyzes the actual performance against the plan and makes adjustments consistent with plan objectives. Ensures program milestones are accomplished and ensures overall timelines are met. Documents all major plan changes in scope, approach and date delivery
Communicates updates on major milestones and keeps all stakeholders informed of progress and issues. Works with senior staff members to manage proposed changes to program parameters and ensures appropriate processes and communications are followed. Works under normal supervision. Follows established directions
Serve as liaison with Divisional and Regional market resources to prepare markets, system and resources for deployment
Monitors the quality of program deliverables and works with senior staff to ensure program objectives and success criteria are actively managed and achieved. Assists in the development and monitoring of deployment strategies and tools to support the implementation of programs in the field through trials and controlled customer deployments
Delivers on commitments while demonstrating a high level of integrity and respect for all teammates and stakeholders
Consistent exercise of independent and collaborative judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Drive team-level delivery execution
Facilitate agile ceremonies and backlog refinement
Track and report on team velocity and capacity
Begin identifying and addressing delivery inefficiencies
Lead delivery across multiple teams or a platform area
Manage cross-team dependencies and delivery timelines
Coach teams on agile maturity and SDLC optimization
Drive consistency in estimation and tracking practices
Lead quarterly planning sessions with Product and Engineering
Balance capacity across new work, tech debt, and stability
Identify systemic delivery issues and lead resolution efforts. Mentor junior EDMs and team members
Communicate delivery status and trade-offs to leadership
Align cross-functional teams on shared goals and timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
2-5 Years of Relevant Work Experience
Working knowledge of Agile frameworks and SDLC practices
Understanding of backlog management and estimation techniques
Familiarity with cross-functional team dynamics
Facilitation of agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, retrospectives)
Basic risk identification and mitigation
Effective use of Jira, Confluence, and planning tools
Manage delivery for one or more teams
Communicate status and risks to stakeholders
Begin coaching teams on delivery best practices
Benefits
Commission under the terms of an applicable plan
Bonus
Best-in-class Benefits
Company
hackajob
The AI-native tech hiring platform trusted by enterprises, scale-ups, and 1M+ tech professionals worldwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$33MKey Investors
Volition CapitalAVP,Downing VenturesDowning Ventures
2023-05-03Series B· $25M
2018-10-25Series A· $6.7M
2017-03-31Seed· $0.58M
Leadership Team
Mark Chaffey
CEO
Phil Kell
VP - Marketplace
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