You will have end to end ownership of cross-functional programs, including product definition, roadmap planning, resource planning and project execution.
Along with business initiatives, you will also lead the definition and execution of strategic projects aimed at reducing the total cost and time to market for launch.
You will work closely with business and operations leadership, including executive leadership at Classera, to define the product and provide updates on the program.
At the heart of this role is delivery. You will be hands-on in driving the delivery of critical business initiatives, managing all aspects of the project such as project planning, requirements definition, risk management, communication, and implementation planning.
You will be a technical problem solver on the team, identifying innovative solutions to project deadlocks and resolving issues and constraints through consensus and sound judgment.
You will be responsible for making project decisions, achieving tactical goals while retaining a strategic focus.
You will work closely with the development teams and play a leadership role in product architecture and design.
Requirements :
10+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams
7+ years of technical program management experience
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience;
10+ years of Software Development experience;
Technology background, especially in a service-oriented environment with a deep understanding of software development and e-commerce products.
Deep understanding of project and program management with 7-10 yrs of experience in a fast paced environment taking a product through its complete lifecycle using Agile methodologies and delivering highly scalable and robust systems.
Proven track record of leading large cross-functional software projects.
Ability to roll up sleeves and operate as an individual contributor to get the job done; at the same time be able to guide a team toward an objective.
Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and key partners for the program
Strong judgment, especially relevant in balancing long term strategic investments with near term business goals.
Able to provide architectural guidance and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with developers, business owners, and senior business leaders.
Experience with e-commerce platforms, merchants or logistics
MBA or Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Experience with large scale distributed systems and service oriented architecture.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Deep hands-on technical expertise
Strong business and technical vision
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A deep understanding of software development in a team, and a track record of shipping software on time
Exceptional customer relationship skills including the ability to discover the true requirements underlying feature requests, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions.
