Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Intuit; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Release Management Lead to spearhead the creation of a new function within its Global Business Solutions Group. This critical role involves defining strategies and frameworks for release management, ensuring seamless product launches through collaboration with product management, marketing, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience in release or program management, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of product development and drive organizational success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in release management or program management.
• Proven ability to establish new functions and gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and best practices for release management.
• Develop and manage end-to-end release processes and timelines.
• Serve as the central point of contact for release updates.

Skills

Release Management

Program Management

Collaboration Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

Software Development Processes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to establish and lead the Release Management function within the Global Business Solutions Group (GBSG) product development (PD) organization. This pivotal role will focus on driving release management processes for our PD teams, ensuring smooth, coordinated product launches across diverse stakeholders and functions.

As the Release Management Lead, you will be responsible for building this function from the ground up, setting the vision, processes, and standards for release management. You will collaborate closely with product management, marketing, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that product releases are efficient, seamless, and aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

1. Establish the Release Management Function: Define the strategy, frameworks, and best practices for release management tailored to GBSG’s needs.
2. Drive Release Planning: Develop and manage end-to-end release processes, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality, on-time product launches.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with leadership from product management, marketing, engineering, and other teams to coordinate and align release plans, priorities, and dependencies.
4. Problem-Solving & Constraint Management: Proactively identify and address roadblocks or conflicting priorities to deliver successful releases.
5. Continuous Improvement: Implement feedback loops and metrics to optimize release management processes continually.
6. Communication: Serve as the central point of contact for release-related updates, ensuring transparency and alignment across all stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in release management, program management, or a related field, with a focus on product development in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to establish new functions or programs within an organization, including defining processes and gaining stakeholder buy-in.
• Exceptional collaboration skills to partner with diverse teams, including product management, marketing, and engineering, to align on priorities and goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills for managing constraints, navigating ambiguity, and driving results in dynamic situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with software development processes, tools, and best practices is highly desirable.