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Full-Time

Senior Program Manager

Field Operations Strategic Initiatives

Posted on 6/27/2024

PagerDuty

PagerDuty

1,001-5,000 employees

Incident management and response platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$142k - $221kAnnually

+ Bonus + Commission + Equity

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in San Francisco for three to four days per week.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 10+ years of consulting, Strategy and operations, business operations or program management experience
  • Proven success in project management, operations, or consulting roles.
  • Comfortable independently navigating and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills for clear and concise conveyance of complex ideas and data.
  • Strong analytical skills for rapid data gathering, analysis, and decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across organizational levels.
Responsibilities
  • Driving the success of strategic initiatives and ensuring efficient execution of operations
  • Structuring and breaking down complex business problems, developing hypotheses, driving analysis, and framing options in a data-driven manner
  • Identifying challenges and opportunities to create value, scoping into actionable insights and plans
  • Developing and implementing strategic initiatives aligning with PagerDuty's goals and vision
  • Leading cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of projects and programs
  • Identifying and tracking key performance indicators to measure effectiveness and impact of initiatives
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate it into program development and improvement
  • Developing and managing project budgets, timelines, and resources for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Communicating progress, updates, and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues during program execution
  • Fostering a collaborative and innovative culture within the Strategy & Operations team and organization
  • Maintaining professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information

PagerDuty specializes in incident management and response, providing a platform that helps organizations quickly address IT issues to minimize operational disruptions. The platform integrates with various monitoring tools to detect incidents in real-time, alerting the right personnel for swift action. This capability is crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of digital services across sectors like technology, finance, healthcare, and retail. Unlike many competitors, PagerDuty operates on a subscription-based model, offering different pricing tiers based on user count and feature levels, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to enable organizations to manage and resolve IT incidents efficiently, thereby reducing downtime and enhancing service quality.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$523.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PagerDuty's expansion into the public sector and EMEA region indicates significant growth potential and market diversification.
  • The launch of new capabilities in the PagerDuty Operations Cloud demonstrates the company's commitment to innovation and improving operational efficiency for clients.
  • Investments from prominent firms like Private Advisor Group LLC and inclusion in Cathie Wood's ARK ETF highlight strong investor confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in IT operations management is intense, with major players like ServiceNow and Splunk posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and new leadership appointments, such as the VP of EMEA, could lead to strategic misalignments and operational challenges.

What makes PagerDuty unique

  • PagerDuty's platform integrates seamlessly with various monitoring tools, providing real-time incident detection and response, which is crucial for minimizing downtime.
  • The subscription-based model with tiered pricing ensures a steady revenue stream and allows clients to choose plans that best fit their needs, unlike competitors with less flexible pricing structures.
  • PagerDuty's recent innovations, such as the AIOps solution and Operations Cloud, enhance automation and operational efficiency, setting it apart from traditional incident management solutions.

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Benefits

Health, AD&D, Disability, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance

Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (Vacation / Personal Days)

Sick Time

Remote Work

Adoption Assistance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Spending Account

Student Loan Repayment Plan

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