Senior Program Manager

Checkmarx; Braga; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Checkmarx Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs and release lifecycles. The ideal candidate will manage operations closely with R&D leadership, ensuring successful delivery of projects.

Requirements include over 5 years of relevant experience, strong SDLC knowledge, and proficiency in Agile methodologies. This role will also involve driving data-informed decision-making and fostering collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• +5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Release Manager in an R&D environment.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models.
• Hands-on experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and an Agile mindset.
• Proven ability to lead without authority and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with outstanding attention to detail and quality.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs and release lifecycles from initiation through execution and successful delivery.
• Provide clear, consistent status updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders.
• Drive data-informed decision-making by defining, implementing, monitoring, and optimizing KPIs.

Connaissances

Agile methodologies

Project Management

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Stakeholder management

Jira administration

Description du poste

Checkmarx is the enterprise application securityleader and the host of Checkmarx One™ — the industry -leading cloud-native AppSec platform thathelps enterprises build #DevSecTrust .

Description

Who Are We?

Checkmarx is the leading application security provider, offering the industry’s most comprehensive cloud‑native platform, Checkmarx One™. Our solutions enable enterprises to secure every phase of the software development lifecycle—from code to cloud. We proudly serve more than 1,800 customers worldwide, including over 60% of the Fortune 100, helping organizations reduce risk, improve collaboration, and build trust across AppSec, engineering, and business teams.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Program Manager to join our global program management leadership team. In this role, you will lead the department’s day‑to‑day operations, working closely with R&D leadership, Product Managers, and cross‑functional scrum teams. You will own complex programs and release lifecycles end‑to‑end, ensuring predictable delivery, transparency, and continuous improvement.

How Will You Make an Impact?

• Lead complex, cross‑functional programs and release lifecycles from initiation through execution and successful delivery
• Develop, manage, and maintain structured program and release plans
• Monitor execution, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and drive mitigation plans
• Provide clear, consistent status updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders
• Ensure strong collaboration and effective communication across Product, R&D, and other cross‑functional teams
• Enforce existing processes while identifying, shaping, and improving missing or ineffective processes
• Drive data‑informed decision‑making by defining, implementing, monitoring, and optimizing KPIs
• Act as an Agile champion and coach, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What Is Needed to Succeed?

• +5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Release Manager in an R&D environment
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models
• Hands‑on experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and an Agile mindset
• Proven ability to lead without authority and work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with outstanding attention to detail and quality
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills

Advantages

• Background in an R&D role (Developer or QA)
• Experience managing release processes in complex, multi‑team environments
• Jira administration or advanced Jira reporting experience