• We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join a growing PMO team, with focus on program delivery, driving portfolio management and operating model practices for Backblaze.
• Drive program planning and execution through program management best practices, manage risk and dependencies across multiple programs and teams
• Drive portfolio management practices as required, which includes overseeing the portfolio delivery pipeline across multiple projects, from incoming requests to evaluation/discovery to successful delivery
• Ensure cross-functional alignment on program goals, strategy, scope, timelines, decisions and outcomes
• Foster a culture of transparency and trust, apply lean value-driven approach, manage by influence, support and empower technical teams through servant leadership
• Ensure strong lines of communication and regular updates to stakeholders
• In partnership with other TPMs, participate in implementation of continuous cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• The Right Fit:
• 5+ years of Program, Portfolio and Process Management experience
• A combination of strong technical background and leadership
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast paced environment
• Comfortable with operating in high uncertainty environments, ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and teams into a structured program roadmap
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage by influence, identify underlying issues, solve problems and conflicts
• Strong verbal, written communication skills
• Experience with Atlassian & Google product suites a plus
• Highly detailed-oriented and exceptional organizational and follow-through skills a must