Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of Project Management experience including analysis, process management, and program management., Experience working with technical teams and managing large scale initiatives., Familiarity with project management tools like Jira and Smartsheet is a plus., Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams..

Key responsabilities:

Partner with engineers, designers, and product managers to plan and execute cross-functional programs.

Create and maintain project management artifacts such as communication plans and risk logs.

Facilitate cross-functional meetings to drive alignment on project objectives.

Identify and resolve blockers and risks while ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

The highly organized and goal oriented Senior Technical Program Manager (you!) will help drive collaboration for cross-functional project teams and manage detailed plans to ensure efficient and effective delivery. You will follow proven project management methodologies (project plans, RAID logs, communications plans…) that will help the development teams achieve their objectives. You will work closely alongside engineering managers, developers, product managers, designers and other key business partners. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Technical Program Management which is a function within our engineering organization. This is a highly valued team of professionals that support the most critical cross-functional projects for the department. The team has strong interpersonal connections, providing individuals an internal network for knowledge sharing within the job family.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with engineers, designers, product managers, data team, and business partners to to plan and execute highly cross functional programs
Plan, schedule and ensure execution of project tasks, milestones, and deliverables related to the platform initiatives
Create and maintain project management artifacts including (but not limited to): communication plans, risk logs, decision logs, escalation procedures, project schedules, scope statements, high-level and detailed business requirements, technical specification documents
Fully own the project management life cycle: Plan, schedule and ensure execution of project tasks, milestones, and deliverables
Facilitate cross functional meetings and drive alignment on dependencies and manage to the shared objectives
Identify blockers and risks early, working to resolve or escalate when appropriate
Provide transparent, holistic, and consistent communication adapted as needed for stakeholders in multiple disciplines and levels across our global offices
Proactively identify and implement operational improvements, enhancements, and system customizations that meet business requirements

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:

5+ years of Project Management experience including: analysis, project management, process management, program management, people management, vendor management, and client management
Experience working with technical teams
Experience successfully managing large scale initiatives
Jira experience is a plus
Smartsheet experience is a plus

About Us

At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:

You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:

We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; New York, NY; and Washington, D.C.

We are seeking applicants residing in the Central or Eastern US time zones to facilitate effective communication with the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.

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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

About The Team

WHAT WE DO MATTERS:

Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide’s leading family of brands—including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more—help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you’ll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.

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