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Introduction

At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!

Your role and responsibilities

This Program Manager in IBM’s IaaS organization is responsible for the delivery of end-to-end features and functionalities in addition to providing support for non-functional requirements such as security, compliance and adherence to the IBM Cloud Service Framework.

The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for driving high priority future roadmap items, such as the next generation hardware stack and VMWare integration, in addition to managing external supplier engagements key to the offering.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

* Defining and maintaining execution plan for the development and delivery of the features and functionalities, by closely working with the Product Owner, Release Program Manager, Architect(s), and Technical Lead(s) to establish a clear roadmap and priorities for execution.

* Planning and developing solutions by working with Technical Lead(s) including coordination of different technical teams and architects to identify and address dependencies and resolve any impediments to delivery.

* Establishing clear goals for deliverables based on client/business value.

* Managing risks by communicating clearly on project risks and impacts.

* Regularly communicating with extended team to ensure clear direction for execution, overall program priorities, and status of delivery.

* Ensuring solution aligns to standards of the Service Frameworks required to drive One Cloud badging or certification.

* Responsible for running weekly meetings for feature set collaboration.

* Participating effectively in Scrum of Scrum meetings and other project or release level cadence meetings.

* Providing guidance to the project team on practices and techniques that help improve productivity and predictability in delivery iterations.

* Engaging in the PMO guild to drive operational standards and efficiencies across IaaS.

* Driving regular interlock with external suppliers and vendors.

Required technical and professional expertise

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in program and project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.

* Strong understanding of project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Monday).

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and act decisively.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* At least 5+ years’ software engineering or development industry experience

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Worked in the field of Software and/or Hardware engineering and development

* Familiar with Cloud operations

* PMP or Agile Project Management certification

* ITIL related certification

* IBM product related skills

* IBM Cloud Associate Certified or equivalent

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.