Release Management: Associate Program Manager are responsible for managing the overall planning, execution, and delivery & good communication of technical releases. They define release scope, goals, and deliverables, create release plans, and establish timelines and milestones. They coordinate with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring that the release progresses according to plan.
Cross-Functional Collaboration at Program/Release level: Program Managers act as a bridge between different teams, fostering effective collaboration and communication. They work closely with product managers, engineering teams, quality assurance, design, and other stakeholders to align priorities, resolve dependencies, and ensure smooth execution of the project. They facilitate meetings, provide status updates, and manage expectations across teams.
Risk Management: Program Managers are responsible for identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. They proactively assess potential risks, develop contingency plans, and work with teams to implement risk mitigation strategies. They monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks or issues, and take corrective actions to keep the project on track.
Resource Management: Program Managers manage project resources, including budget, staffing, and equipment. They collaborate with relevant stakeholders to allocate resources effectively and optimize their utilization. They track resource allocation, monitor project costs, and ensure that the project stays within budget.
Stakeholder Management: Program Managers interact with various stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and external partners. They provide regular updates on project status, manage expectations, and address any concerns or issues raised by stakeholders. They serve as a point of contact for project-related inquiries and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
Process Improvement: Associate Program Manager continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and methodologies. They identify areas for optimization, streamline workflows, and implement best practices. They learn from previous projects to refine processes and drive efficiency in future projects. TPMs share the sprint summary report on the next business day after the sprint ends to all the stakeholders.
Agile/Scrum Rituals: Ability to conduct Sprint Planning, Retrospectives and ensure actionables from each of these rituals + being part of daily standups/Scrum of Scrums is expected.
Exposure to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and conducting of planning events/Program Increment (PI) cycles will be an added bonus.
