Program Manager

• ctively participates in product planning sessions, risk management processes and change management/communication

• Track and report on team and project KPIs - Velocity, Burndown, Cycle time, Lead time, capacity, SPI, EV, rate of change requests, errors etc.

• Partners with shared service teams such as EDS, EID

• Ensure that all representatives have an environment conducive to openly and honestly sharing information for Team success

• Communicate clearly, professionally, and regularly with clients, partners and vendors
Needed Skills:

• Problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the "big picture" view

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles

• Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development initiatives

• Experience managing and delivering large, complex initiatives in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams

• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 10-15 team members

• bility to lead software development initiatives and ensure objectives, goals, and commitments are met

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands

• Effective communication skills

• Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly-credible leadership to development teams

• Energetic, enthusiastic and a proven ability to work and lead in a team based environment

• Be able to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues

• Effective interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile Methodologies

• CSM, SSM or PSM certification required

• SASM, CSP, SPS or other advanced certification preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent professional experience

• Prior experience in software development as an analyst, tester, developer, or project manager