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MathWorks is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering online/cloud solutions and developing high-quality software, with a focus on continuous improvement and strategic initiatives. As a Principal Program Manager at MathWorks, you will enable cross-functional teams to drive programs and develop high-quality software. In this role, you will work on strategic initiatives to deliver online/cloud solutions and world-class documentation impacting millions of customers who access and use our products, as well as improvements to how we work across Development. You will partner with the Engineering Managers, cross-functional leadership, and Program Management to plan, prioritize, and execute these initiatives. MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.
Job Responsibility:
Facilitate planning process to create roadmaps and release plans aligning with strategic objectives and priorities
Work with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies
Facilitate communications with dependent/impacted teams to negotiate and establish agreement of responsibilities and plans
Identify issues and risks
ensure mitigation plans are defined and track them to resolution or escalate as needed
Champion our continuous improvement core value
Facilitate problem-solving to identify root causes of challenging issues within Development and ensure countermeasures address the problem effectively
Design, pilot, and roll out new processes, best practices, standards, and KPIs as needed to improve team and Development-wide efficiency and effectiveness while avoiding unnecessary duplication of/variation from standard processes
Mentor teams and other PMs on team agile development practices, identify opportunities for team improvement, and execute a visible plan for their achievement
Co-author and drive execution of change management and pilot plans
Gather, analyze, and incorporate feedback
Monitor KPIs to identify issues in team quality or delivery rate - raise awareness
define, communicate, and track the plan to address those issues
Manage complex cross area programs, driving definition of and reporting on key milestones
Lead improvements in Development-wide program management practices
Requirements:
Technical degree in Engineering, Math, or Science
Experience in program management of commercial SaaS or Online Products development
Ability to understand technology
able to participate and contribute to technical conversations
Ability to influence others even when you do not have direct authority over them
Experience with Agile software development practices