Senior Technical Program Manager

Docker is a remote first company with employees across Europe, APAC and the Americas that simplifies the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps.  We raised our Series C funding in March 2022 for $105M at a $2.1B valuation. We continued to see exponential revenue growth last year.  Join us for a whale of a ride!

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Program Manager to partner with product management and engineering teams to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery. This role requires an individual with a strong technical background, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to drive collaboration across various teams. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will coordinate initiatives from discovery through to launch - partnering with product management, engineering, UX, marketing and business operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale software projects, ensuring they meet quality, scope, budget, and timeline requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, product management, and marketing to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones, timelines, and resource allocation.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely and effective communication with all stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement in our project management practices, adopting best practices and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Serve as a mentor and guide to junior program managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

In the first week, expect to:

• Observe - get to know our: customers, product, team, tools and ways of working

• Meet - your team, partners and key stakeholders for the initiatives you will be involved in

In the first month, expect to:

• Continue learning (we love a growth mindset here and believe in progress over perfection)

• Take over communication and coordination activities across initiatives

• Begin to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to map out activities towards execution and delivery

In the first three months, expect to:

• Be the go to person with status on active initiatives

• Lend expertise to planning, coordination and dependency management across teams

• Communicate roadmaps, status and roadblocks to the organization

• Look for opportunities to improve processes and communications

In the first year, expect to:

• Lead the structure and planning of complex software initiatives that run from concept testing to launch - in collaboration with cross functional groups  and external partners

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 

• Master’s degree or MBA a plus.

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in a software development environment with a software company

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies

• Able to grasp complexities in place t 

• Proven track record of managing large, complex projects with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience working with agile teams & facilitation.

• Can break down complex technical problems into small, release-able, user valuable features in collaboration with the engineering lead(s)

• Ability to explain complex ideas simply & tailor them to the audience.

• Superior written, verbal, and visual communication skills 

Perks (for Full Time Employees)

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life

• Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work

• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave

• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month

• PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy

• Quarterly, company-wide hackathons

• Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes

• Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company

• Docker Swag

• Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.

Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

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