Technical Program Manager

• Will be working on the video mobile applications as it relates to living room – Roku, Android tv / Apple TV / mobile apps devices
• This position is part of the Global Program Management team which manages the execution of DE&E Technology programs, including scope, delivery schedules and budgets in addition to identifying dependencies, managing risks and quantifying business impact
• This role collaborates with Product, Engineering and QA to understand and rationalize strategic roadmaps while providing easy to understand, transparent reporting to leadership during delivery

• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of multiple technical product or software development projects from start to finish
• Have experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies
• Have experience with industry-standard project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected
• Identifies project risks
• analyzes and communicates prioritized mitigation plans to stakeholders
• anticipates problems and roadblocks before they occur
• Develops and manages project plans comprised of complex activities and dependencies
• Communicates status, updates and project summaries via presentations, e-mail and direct communication with key stakeholders and leadership
• Have excellent professional writing skills and can provide verbal explanations of status and technical issues with precision and accuracy
• Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams
• Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), document decisions and follow up
• Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and can start the conversation
• Negotiate with skill and can identify a solution path for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences
• Learns quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues
• Constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration
• Minimum Qualifications: Have 7+ years of technical project management experience working directly with engineers
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies developing software applications, playing the role of scrum lead
• BA/BS or equivalent experience required
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the software development lifecycle
• Must be strong in both areas, must be sports minded – sports/media background is nice to have

• CSM / CSP Certification preferred
• Experience in streaming media software and digital technology
• Experience with backend systems, machine learning, and personalization a plus
• Have some technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, ex. coding skills, quality assurance experience or technical writing background or similar
• sports/media background is nice to have

medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, life insurance with AD&D