Technical Program Manager

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

About the job

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Technical Program Manager with 5+ years' experience managing complex technical projects, strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and Agile scrum, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Jira.

As a Technical Program Manager, you will use your planning, organizational, and executional skills to help drive pivotal projects from ideation, strategy and completion, while ensuring deadlines are met or exceeded. This role will not support one particular engineering team, but rather work across the technology department as a whole to help organize and drive initiatives.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized and excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment to support the internal day-to-day workflows as well as project plans for larger, strategic initiatives for our technical teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-team, complex technical projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate project requirements into actionable technical project plans.
Manage project scope, schedules, and resources, balancing competing priorities to achieve project objectives.
Serve as the main point of contact between technical teams and stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and expectation management.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Ensure that technical deliverables meet quality standards and align with architectural guidelines and best practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes and methodologies for enhanced project delivery.
Monitor and report on project progress, using metrics to track performance and guide decision-making.
Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges as they arise.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in technical program management, software development, or a similar role.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile scrum and kanban.
Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously
Experience working closely with engineering teams
Excellent communications skills
Willingness and flexibility to work with world wide teams
Demonstrated technical proficiency with a solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices, including knowledge of software architecture, development methodologies, and technical problem-solving.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading cross-functional teams with proven ability to interpret and communicate complex technical concepts effectively
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, confluence.
PMP or other project management certification is a plus.

At Xsolla, we are passionate about providing a conducive environment for our team to thrive personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Benefits Program caters to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our full-time employees and their families. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, chiropractic coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match from the start date.

Understanding the detrimental effects of burnout, we offer unlimited Flexible Time Off and 14 paid holidays each year. Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of our ethos at Xsolla. Each employee has a personalized career roadmap, developed in partnership with their manager, aligning individual and company goals. We support this growth through in-house training, independent study, conference attendance, and higher education opportunities.

ABOUT XSOLLA:

Xsolla is a global leader in video game commerce, established in 2005. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization in the gaming industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices worldwide, we support major gaming titles and partners. Our deep commitment to gaming's blend of technology and artistry drives our continuous innovation and dedication to our partners' success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The role involves typical office activities such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations. The responsibilities of this position are dynamic and may evolve to align with the organization's goals and objectives.

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About The Company

Xsolla

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Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.