Principal Program Manager

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by BlackLine
Pleasanton, CA
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Make Your Mark::

We are looking for a seasoned Engineering Program Manager with a background in project and program management in the technology SaaS industry. You will work closely with cross-functional leaders to define and deliver critical initiatives related to the realization of product roadmap and Engineering initiatives. 

If you have a passion for delivering products that make a difference, are driven to make things better in all that you do and are eager to work in a collaborative agile environment, we would love to talk to you. 

You'll Get To::

Consistently deliver programs and meet goals on time  

Lead strategic programs and projects, from concept through planning, execution, delivery, and adoption 

Manage cross program timelines, dependencies, decisions, and constraints 

Take a thoughtful and strategic approach to getting work done and prioritizing and escalating where appropriate  

Go deep technically when necessary to understand software architecture and software development fundamentals  

Own status reporting, governance, proactive risk identification and risk mitigation and drive consistency across all programs to do the same 

Develop standardization across program management best practices (processes, templates, tools, etc.) 

Work well with ambiguity and know how to engage leaders cross-functionally to build a plan and communicate to a diverse set of technical and non-technical stakeholders  

Train and help team members to become better in program management and Agile project management 

What You'll Bring::

10+ year Program/Project Management experience with at least 5 years in a SaaS company 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline or substantial relevant on the job experience 

Adaptable team player with strong collaboration skills and a focus on results and value delivery 

Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment 

Detail orientated and driven to keep people and processes organized  

Experience in core project management competencies including budget, scope, schedule, requirements, quality, risk, and critical path management 

Extensive knowledge of product lifecycle management and software development life cycle, including continuous integration and continuous delivery 

We’re Even More Excited If You Have::

Strong analytical, planning, organizational and leadership skills 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Ability to work cross-functionally and across geographies 

Strong sense of teamwork; puts team’s and company’s interests first 

Strong negotiation and influencing skills 

Experience interacting with customers, senior executives, and business leaders 

Adept in using Jira, Jira Portfolio, Confluence, MS Office  

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining::

A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!

A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.

A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.

Salary Range::

USD $(phone number removed) - USD $(phone number removed)

Reference: 202591266

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95628493

Principal Program Manager

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by BlackLine

Pleasanton, CA
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Make Your Mark::

We are looking for a seasoned Engineering Program Manager with a background in project and program management in the technology SaaS industry. You will work closely with cross-functional leaders to define and deliver critical initiatives related to the realization of product roadmap and Engineering initiatives. 

If you have a passion for delivering products that make a difference, are driven to make things better in all that you do and are eager to work in a collaborative agile environment, we would love to talk to you. 

You'll Get To::

Consistently deliver programs and meet goals on time  

Lead strategic programs and projects, from concept through planning, execution, delivery, and adoption 

Manage cross program timelines, dependencies, decisions, and constraints 

Take a thoughtful and strategic approach to getting work done and prioritizing and escalating where appropriate  

Go deep technically when necessary to understand software architecture and software development fundamentals  

Own status reporting, governance, proactive risk identification and risk mitigation and drive consistency across all programs to do the same 

Develop standardization across program management best practices (processes, templates, tools, etc.) 

Work well with ambiguity and know how to engage leaders cross-functionally to build a plan and communicate to a diverse set of technical and non-technical stakeholders  

Train and help team members to become better in program management and Agile project management 

What You'll Bring::

10+ year Program/Project Management experience with at least 5 years in a SaaS company 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline or substantial relevant on the job experience 

Adaptable team player with strong collaboration skills and a focus on results and value delivery 

Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment 

Detail orientated and driven to keep people and processes organized  

Experience in core project management competencies including budget, scope, schedule, requirements, quality, risk, and critical path management 

Extensive knowledge of product lifecycle management and software development life cycle, including continuous integration and continuous delivery 

We’re Even More Excited If You Have::

Strong analytical, planning, organizational and leadership skills 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Ability to work cross-functionally and across geographies 

Strong sense of teamwork; puts team’s and company’s interests first 

Strong negotiation and influencing skills 

Experience interacting with customers, senior executives, and business leaders 

Adept in using Jira, Jira Portfolio, Confluence, MS Office  

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining::

A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!

A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.

A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.

Salary Range::

USD $(phone number removed) - USD $(phone number removed)

Reference: 202591266

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