Senior Technical Program Manager
Life360
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $125,500 - $187,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead complex, cross-functional programs: Manage programs that involve multiple teams and departments, requiring strong coordination and communication skills.
- Ensure alignment with organizational goals: Ensure projects align with overarching objectives and key results.
- Work closely with engineers: Work in close collaboration with engineering teams to identify and solve technical problems, influence technical decisions.
- Drive project execution: Manage project schedules, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery.
- Streamline processes: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in project execution.
- Cross-functional alignment: Facilitate communication and collaboration between different teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
- Risk management: Identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Influencing stakeholders: Effectively communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Deep technical expertise: Have a strong understanding of the relevant technical domain and be able to make informed decisions about technical trade-offs.
- Problem-solving: Identify and resolve complex technical and organizational challenges.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects.
- Deep understanding of relevant technologies, ability to make informed technical decisions and influence system designs and roadmaps.
- Ability to motivate and influence teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
- Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, written, and presentation.
- Proven ability to understand and break down complex, multifaceted programs and projects into manageable pieces, organize cross-functionally and drive execution.
- Experience with program management tools and methods.
- Experience working as part of a team, using analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and follow industry trends.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and starting from scratch
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
- RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being
- Flexible PTO, several company-wide days off throughout the year
- Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
- Learning & Development programs
- Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
- Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
- Free Tile Products
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
program managementrisk managementtechnical decision-makingproject executionprocess improvementproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationtechnical expertiseproject schedulingstakeholder communication
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillsorganizational skillsleadership skillsanalytical skillsmotivation skillsadaptabilityteamworkpresentation skills