Senior Program Manager
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Location: Natick, MA 01760
Description:
Work on cross-functional teams and programs to develop high quality software that accelerates the pace of engineering and science. MATLAB Mobile and MATLAB Online teams build reliable and secure cloud-based applications that enable our customers to quickly access and use MATLAB and Simulink anywhere globally on any device. Be a part of the cross-functional leadership group that will charter projects and programs to achieve strategic objectives. Partner with the Engineering Managers and define processes and strategies to enable the cross-functional teams to plan, prioritize, and execute those projects efficiently and effectively. Facilitate planning process to create SMART multi-release plans that aligns with strategic objectives. Identify dependencies and facilitate communications with dependent/impacted teams to negotiate and establish agreement of responsibilities and plans. Identify issues and risks, define a mitigation plan and track them to resolution or escalate appropriately. Champion company's core value of continuous improvement. Facilitate problem-solving to identify root causes of issues and ensure countermeasures address the problem effectively. Lead process improvement activities that eliminate significant sources of waste. Design, pilot, and roll out new processes, best practices, standards, and KPI's as needed to improve team efficiency and effectiveness while avoiding unnecessary duplication of/variation from standard processes. Evaluate team agile development practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and execute a visible plan for their achievement. Co-author and execute change management and pilot plans. Gather, analyze, and incorporate feedback. Monitor KPIs to identify issues in team quality or delivery rate - raise awareness; define, communicate, and track the plan to address those issues. May telecommute up to 40%.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Employer will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering [any], Mathematics, Business Administration, or related and two [2] years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Program Manager -related occupation.
Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering [any], Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field and five [5] years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Program Manager-related occupation or a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering [any], Mathematics, Business Administration, or related and no experience.
Position requires demonstrable experience with each of the following:
Program management and strategic decision-making; Fluency in Go or JavaScript and experience with software architecture practices; Cloud and Saas experience in a professional environment; Agile, Scrum, and Kanban software development methodologies; and Jira.
Experience may be gained during graduate program. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Why MathWorks?
It's the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It's the opportunity to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and learning in engineering and science. And it's a commitment to doing the right thing-for each individual, our customers, and the local community. We cultivate an enjoyable, participatory, and rational environment that champions individual growth, encourages initiative, values collaboration, shares success, and rewards excellence.
MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs more than 6,500 people in 16 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.
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Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Employer will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering [any], Mathematics, Business Administration, or related and two [2] years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Program Manager -related occupation.
Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering [any], Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field and five [5] years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Program Manager-related occupation or a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering [any], Mathematics, Business Administration, or related and no experience.
Position requires demonstrable experience with each of the following:
Experience may be gained during graduate program. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Why MathWorks?
It's the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It's the opportunity to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and learning in engineering and science. And it's a commitment to doing the right thing-for each individual, our customers, and the local community. We cultivate an enjoyable, participatory, and rational environment that champions individual growth, encourages initiative, values collaboration, shares success, and rewards excellence.
MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs more than 6,500 people in 16 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.
YOU + MathWorks = Unlimited Possibilities
Apply now
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