Lead R&D Program Manager
Posted on 3/15/2023
INACTIVE
Pendo

501-1,000 employees

Product analytics platform for companies
Company Overview
Pendo is on a mission to elevate the world's experiences with software. The company combines in-app messaging with robust product analytics and user feedback, ensuring people adopt software quickly and successfully.
Locations
Raleigh, NC, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Agile
Customer Service
Management
Marketing
SCRUM
Communications
CategoriesNew
Customer Success & Support
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or equivalent work experience
  • Must be self driven in a fast-paced environment
  • Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
  • Knowledge of basic and/or advanced agile methodologies
  • Exceptional skills in leadership, communication, time management, facilitation, and organization
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with Pendo leadership and key partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
  • Oversee Product pillar/squad R&D scrum team(s) for completion of the roadmap, risk management, communication plan, go-to-market activities (in partnership with Product Marketing), manage deliverables, and hold people accountable to ensure business goals are met
  • Lead initiatives/projects by staying aligned on scope, business goals, operational model and securing cross-functional alignment
  • Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with internal/external stakeholders
  • Explore unique new opportunities to solve problems
  • Lead and facilitate key stakeholder meetings such as pillar/squad/scrum team leadership syncs, initiative kickoffs, go-to-market kickoffs, agile ceremonies
  • Partner with scrum team leadership to help make key decisions, remove obstacles, and address pillar/squad/scrum team issues
  • Provide transparency and awareness around issues, risks, metrics, health of pillar/squad/project etc. on an ongoing basis
Desired Qualifications
  • Professional (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Relevant work experience in product development lifecycle (PDLC)