Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join uShip as a Technical Program Manager to lead and deliver multiple large-scale technical projects. You will utilize Agile methodologies, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure projects align with business objectives. This role requires 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management, a deep understanding of Agile, and proven experience in large-scale execution. You will be responsible for developing program strategies, solving complex problems, and fostering a collaborative team environment. uShip offers competitive compensation, remote/hybrid work options, and various benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, stock options, and wellness reimbursements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of technical program or project management experience
• Possesses a deep understanding of Agile Methodology and Program Management, and approaches everything with a Product Owner mindset
• Proven experience in strategy, large-scale execution, innovation, and working cross-functionally with operations and engineering teams
• Ability to implement scalable process improvements and leverage data-driven insights to inform business decisions
• Ability to communicate and justify the need for change
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and leaders
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems from various angles
• Maintains excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a wide spectrum of stakeholders
• Ability to communicate expectations and requirements with business and technology teams
• Possesses strong analytical, storytelling, and reporting skills
• Ability to write well-reasoned, data-driven proposals
• Experience working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Ability to self-motivate and use best judgment to determine how to work across multiple projects and tasks

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish, manage stakeholder relationships, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Develop thoughtful program strategies, while also directly managing hands-on execution for the portfolio of projects supported
• Solve complex problems by monitoring and understanding current processes and associated pain-points and think creatively to propose innovative solutions
• Utilize a data-driven approach to track successes and improvement opportunities while establishing methods for ensuring consistency and quality over time
• Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication, effectively navigate organizational change, and drive continuous improvement
• Establish a reliable and visible cadence for program reviews, decision-making, prioritization, and resource stewardship, whereby improvements such as efficiency and utilization gains are measurable and the impact can be felt organization-wide
• Lead at the strategic level and also lead tactically day-to-day by diving deeply into business and technical domains

Benefits

• Remote or hybrid work options
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursements
• Home office Reimbursements
• Company paid meal delivery pass, plus monthly credit
• 100% Paid Health and Dental available
• 401(k) matching, no vesting
• Stock Options
• Pet Insurance