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Boston Dynamics · 16 hours ago

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager - IT

Boston Dynamics is a robotics company known for its innovative technology. They are seeking a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to lead project teams in launching and supporting IT solutions while driving process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Understand how Boston Dynamics operates and use this knowledge to provide a company-wide viewpoint for IT solutions
Manage multiple competing cross-functional IT projects/programs simultaneously
Take ownership of the overall IT program planning process, program schedule, and initiate process improvements when identified
Know the difference and when to apply plan-driven vs agile project management approaches
Develop and manage detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, budgets, resource plans, risk identification and mitigation plans as well as monthly reports and overall KPIs for Technical Programs
Gather and analyze requirements, set priorities, define project schedules, manage project resources (both internal and external) and facilitate sprint planning
Interact with electrical, mechanical and software engineers, line of business leaders and IT stakeholders on a daily basis
Run meetings, create and maintain timelines, and keep large, diverse groups informed of progress and impediments
Work with engineers and business stakeholders across the organization to develop detailed and creative solutions to complex problems, while keeping a watchful eye on timelines, risks and costs
Ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards in deployed solutions and track exceptions for follow up
Clarify and drive project commitments as well as establish and maintain clear chains of accountability, both inside and outside of the IT department
Serve as coach and facilitator for IT teams practicing Agile frameworks (Scrum, Scrumban etc)

Qualification

Agile MethodologiesBusiness Process ManagementProject ManagementOperational Metrics DevelopmentProject Management SoftwareInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Required

Minimum 8 years of IT experience, with a focus on Business Process Management and Project/Program Management in a corporate IT environment
Has successfully led the delivery of multiple complex IT solutions into production
Experience with the development of operational metrics
Experience with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban
Experience with project management productivity software such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Lucid
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; a sense of humor is a must!
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred

Six Sigma or PMI/PMP Certification is a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Annual bonus structure

Company

Boston Dynamics

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Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$37M
Key Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M

Leadership Team

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Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
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Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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