Software Program Manager

Jobtailor

Missouri

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Program Manager for GM infotainment software programs in the United States. You will oversee the full software life cycle, drive milestones with multiple Scrum teams, and coordinate cross-functional groups to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

The role requires strong experience in Agile/Scrum, embedded software, and global product delivery with virtual teams. You will report to management and ensure dependencies are managed effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant software program management experience.
Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant software program management experience.
Experience with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Jira.
Embedded product software and validation testing.
Developing and deploying software for global markets with virtual teams.
Developing for Android, QNX, Linux, and embedded systems.
Overseeing the full software life cycle from requirements to market delivery.

Responsibilities

Define, design, and develop mobility software programs.
Manage program schedules across multiple Scrum teams.
Coordinate dependencies and drive milestones to on-time delivery.
Track QA, manage risks and issues, and report status to management.
Collaborate with global teams and different functional groups.

Skills

Software Development

Validation Testing

Program Planning

Requirement Definition

Product Delivery

Android Development

QNX Development

Linux Development

Embedded Product Development

Software Life Cycle Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications, Applied Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Applications, Applied Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Agile Tools

Scrum Tools

Waterfall Methodology

Job description

Supports the definition, design, and development of continuously improving mobility services.
Participates in the program management for GM Infotainment system development.
Works on the entire software life cycle beginning with the software requirement definition and program planning to the final delivery of a commercial product to the market.
Works closely with both local and global software teams and interacts with different functional groups in order to deliver the software programs on time with high quality and within budget.
Manages software programs to ensure product delivery from GM software teams are on schedule and delivered with high quality.
Works with multiple Scrum teams to create, maintain and track the program schedule.
Drives and coordinates different teams to ensure each milestone is reached on schedule.
Manages changes, risks, and issues. Ensures issues get highlighted, addressed and resolved timely and effectively.
Tracks program progress and report status to the management team.
Takes ownership of managing dependencies and coordinate between teams as needed.
Monitors program quality assurance (QA) activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications, Applied Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and five (5) years of experience as a Software Developer, QA Engineer, Technical Lead, or related role.
Master’s degree in Computer Applications, Applied Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and Three (3) years of experience as a Software Developer, QA Engineer, Technical Lead, or related role.
Three (3) years of experience with: Software program management methodologies and tools, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Jira;
Embedded product software and validation testing;
Developing and deploying software products in global markets with virtual teams;
Developing for Android, QNX, Linux, and embedded systems;
Developing for automotive and portable consumer electronics;
Overseeing the entire software life cycle, including requirement definition, program planning, and final product delivery to market.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software program management methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, while overseeing the entire software life cycle from requirement definition to product delivery. Proven ability to coordinate global teams and manage dependencies to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery.

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