Program Manager II

Summary

Join ExtraHop's Release Train Program Management team as a Program Manager II and play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional teams, accelerating software and hardware releases, and driving agile excellence. Partner with engineers and product managers to orchestrate complex program schedules, streamline development efforts, and reduce risk, ensuring that NDR solutions reach customers effectively. This high-impact role requires managing multiple projects, fostering collaboration, and mitigating risks for timely product releases. The position demands strong organizational and communication skills, experience in program or project management, and the ability to influence without authority. ExtraHop offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision benefits, flexible PTO, and a hybrid/remote work model.

Requirements

• 2-4 years experience in program or project management within a software or hardware engineering environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in cross-functional settings
• Ability to influence without authority and drive outcomes in a matrixed environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Engineering, QA, and Release teams to coordinate and execute release plans across multiple product lines
• Act as a servant leader, helping teams plan and facilitate scrum ceremonies, as well as organize and manage sprint cadences, ensuring teams are aligned, unblocked and focused
• Drive program tracking and reporting, delivering clear and consistent updates across various levels of the organization
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful and timely delivery of product releases
• Maintain and optimize engineering calendars and project schedules, balancing velocity with quality
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe certification
• Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, and project tracking dashboards
• Working knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and release management practices
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, network analysis, or Network Detection & Response (NDR) platforms
• Agile Program Execution: Drives operational excellence across sprints and release trains
• Cross-Functional Leadership : Brings together diverse stakeholders to achieve aligned outcomes
• Risk & Dependency Management : Identifies blockers early and crafts mitigation strategies
• Communication & Influence : Distills complexity and drives alignment across teams and leadership

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
• Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
• Pet Insurance (US Only)
• Parental Leave (US Only)
• Hybrid and Remote Work Model