Job Details:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Mode: Contract

Role and Responsibilities

Build a project timeline and partner with BCDD Leadership, Product Management, Engineering and Business Stakeholders to understand the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Objectives for the Business Units and ATS (Adobe Technology Services).
Engage with ATS and Business teams who support the initiatives to estimate the level of effort and feasibility of delivery.
Manage product lines built on SAP
Discuss trade-offs, sequencing, incremental funding as needed, BU staffing, etc. Assist Product Managers and Engineers with project reporting
Plan and facilitate Discovery/Proof of Concept/Pre-project work and set up Program Governance, inc. meeting cadence and key artifacts (Scrum of Scrums/Operating Committee/Steering Committee, Wiki, SharePoint, Project Schedule, RAID log, etc.).
Work multi-functionally to understand dependencies and constraints. Determine resource requirements and build the case, program roadmap, including landmarks and deliveries, and secure approvals.
Execution & Monitoring: Coordinate the program execution and proactively manage changes and risks. Work with program teams and partners to ensure timely decisions, clear and accurate communication, and plan adjustments.
Coordinate Release announcement, Hypercare, Decommissioning, etc. as needed and disband the team.
Measure adoption and impact post-release, inc. 30/60/90 days check-ins and feedback loop (to inform future decisions/commitments).

What is needed to succeed

Bachelors or equivalent a must; MBA or equivalent preferred
Certification a plus: PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, CSM
7+ years'' experience as a Program Manager in software and/or related technology industry, preferably in a technology landscape with exposure to Finance teams.
Experience using SAP S/4Hana preferred
Experience managing multi-discipline teams consisting of business and technical resources.
Experience using various project delivery methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall and hybrid) and tailoring the approach for program success.
Self-motivated and a positive attitude that helps you to adapt to change.
Resourcefulness and a creative approach to problem-solving to succeed in a collaborative culture.
Operate effectively and autonomously in time-sensitive situations ambiguous environment and recognizing critical issue.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.

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