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Manager - Technical Program Management

Full time at Qiddiya Investment Company in Saudi Arabia
Posted on January 3, 2025

Job details

  • Leadership & Strategy: Lead and manage the Technical Program Management team, providing direction, mentorship, and career development for TPMs (Technical Program Management) at various levels.
  • Program Management: Oversee the planning and execution of large-scale, complex programs across multiple teams and departments, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and budgets. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership, product managers, engineering, IT, and partner teams to define program objectives, milestones, and success metrics. Serve as the primary point of contact for program-related communication.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously refine and improve program management processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce risks, and drive successful outcomes.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and roadblocks early, developing mitigation strategies and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Resource Allocation: Work closely with engineering and product leadership to allocate resources effectively across programs, balancing the needs of multiple projects.
  • Communication: Ensure clear, concise, and consistent communication across all levels of the organization, from engineers to C-suite executives, regarding program status, risks, and outcomes.
  • Innovation: Drive innovation within the TPM function, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance program delivery.
Desired Candidate Profile
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in program management or software engineering with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record: Successfully leading and delivering large-scale, complex technical programs.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development, system architecture, and engineering processes.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Leadership Skills: Experience leading and developing high-performing TPM teams.
  • Influence: Demonstrated ability to influence and drive results in a matrixed organization.
  • Project Management: Expertise in Agile, Scrum, or other modern program management methodologies. Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
  • Work Environment: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Entertainment, Sports or big tech industry. Prior experience working with distributed teams. Certification in PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant program management certifications.
Company Industry: Entertainment, Recreation, Theme Parks Department / Functional Area: Technical Program Management Keywords: Manager - Technical Program Management #J-18808-Ljbffr

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