Technical Program Manager (Remote)

Technical Program Manager | Avalara Technologies | Worldwide

What Youll Do

As a Technical Program Manager at Avalara, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing technical programs within Information Technology that drive our success.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure program objectives are met within scope and timeline.

It will be up to you to convert product vision and requirements into the finished product. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual looking to take their career to the next level in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

– Communication: Act as a bridge between technical teams, management, and other stakeholders. Provide regular program updates to senior managers and address their concerns. Manage and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies.

– Program Planning and Strategy: Work with senior program managers to create program plans and strategies. Define the program’s scope, objectives, and deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a multi-quarter delivery roadmap. Create and maintain comprehensive program reports.

– Program Execution: Coordinate program activities, tasks, and resources, and remove obstacles. Monitor program progress and take corrective actions as needed. Ensure adherence to program timelines and processes.

– Stakeholder Management: Keep key stakeholders informed about program progress. Build relationships with program and cross-functional teams to drive program goals. Work with stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met and facilitate communication.

– Risk and Issue Management: Assess program execution and escalate risks in a timely manner. Track risks to closure to minimize their impact. Identify potential changes to initial assumptions and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.

– Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements across project teams. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Contribute to improving processes within the organisation.

– Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional program teams. Cultivate a collaborative and innovative program culture. Mentor and guide team members when needed.

– Methodology: Apply the organisation’s Software Development Life Cycle framework to the program.

Maintain standard program documents, such as status updates, program charter, roadmaps, and checklists.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

– Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering).

– Minimum 5 or more years of technical project / program management experience in a software, SaaS or systems development environment – including internal process development and change management

– Strong knowledge of Program and Project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. – Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership influencing skills.

– Proficiency in Program/Project management software (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Power BI) Preferred – SAFe Agilist, PMP, CSM or similar Project management certification – ITIL Foundation Certification

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