Principal Program Manager

MathWorks • Full-time • Hybrid in Natick, Massachusetts, United States • 8h ago

Fast Facts

MathWorks is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering online/cloud solutions and developing high-quality software, with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include facilitating planning processes, identifying dependencies, mitigating risks, mentoring teams on agile practices, and managing complex programs.

Skills: Required skills include a technical degree, experience in program management for commercial SaaS products, understanding of technology, and proficiency in Agile practices, JIRA, and Confluence.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant professional experience, especially in program management related to software development.

Location: The job is located in Natick, US, with a hybrid work model allowing both in-office and remote work.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $140,000 - $190,000.

Job Summary

<p>MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.</p>

As a Principal Program Manager at MathWorks, you will enable cross-functional teams to drive programs and develop high-quality software. In this role, you will work on strategic initiatives to deliver online/cloud solutions and world-class documentation impacting millions of customers who access and use our products, as well as improvements to how we work across Development. You will partner with the Engineering Managers, cross-functional leadership, and Program Management to plan, prioritize, and execute these initiatives.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

Facilitate planning process to create roadmaps and release plans aligning with strategic objectives and priorities.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies. Facilitate communications with dependent/impacted teams to negotiate and establish agreement of responsibilities and plans.
Identify issues and risks; ensure mitigation plans are defined and track them to resolution or escalate as needed.
Champion our continuous improvement core value. Facilitate problem-solving to identify root causes of challenging issues within Development and ensure countermeasures address the problem effectively.
Design, pilot, and roll out new processes, best practices, standards, and KPIs as needed to improve team and Development-wide efficiency and effectiveness while avoiding unnecessary duplication of/variation from standard processes
Mentor teams and other PMs on team agile development practices, identify opportunities for team improvement, and execute a visible plan for their achievement.
Co-author and drive execution of 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
Manage complex cross area programs, driving definition of and reporting on key milestones.
Lead improvements in Development-wide program management practices.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 10 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required.
Must hold a Technical Degree Program

Additional Qualifications

Technical degree in Engineering, Math, or Science
Experience in program management of commercial SaaS or Online Products development
Ability to understand technology; able to participate and contribute to technical conversations
Ability to influence others even when you do not have direct authority over them
Experience with Agile software development practices
Experience with JIRA and Confluence