The Mathworks

Senior Program Manager

The Mathworks$80K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience, or a master's with 3 years, or a PhD, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience developing commercial software using Agile methodologies.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage uncertainty and change.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Technical degree in Engineering, Math, or Science preferred.
  • Proven track record in managing complex software development projects from start to finish.
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence for program management.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute complex software programs.
  • Conduct program analysis and manage risks while communicating with all levels of management.
  • Continuously improve software development processes and mentor team members on best practices.
  • Oversee the execution of high-value projects related to MATLAB's core infrastructure.
  • Ensure projects align with organizational goals and maintain high-quality standards.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Commitment to ethical practices and community engagement.
  • Rewarding initiatives that recognize excellence and value contributions.
  • Access to leading technical computing software development tools.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Software Program Manager who will be part of a highly skilled, dedicated team focused on delivering challenging, high value projects that shape the direction of our flagship product, MATLAB. You will join a growing Program Management team that nurtures individual growth, encourages initiative, and values teamwork.

Responsibilities

As a member of the software development team, the Program Manager supports the planning and execution of multiple projects or programs in support of the continuing evolution of our flagship product, MATLAB including its core C++ infrastructure code base. The Program Manager will:
  • Partner with cross-functional software development teams to help them prioritize, plan, track and execute complex, cross organizational programs while maintaining focus on building the right things at the highest levels of quality.
  • Perform program analysis, manage risk, identify and influence necessary course corrections, and communicate program status and activities across multiple levels of management.
  • Continuously assess and improve the processes that comprise the software development lifecycle and mentor other members of the teams to do the same.


Minimum Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree, or equivalent experience) is required.


Additional Qualifications
  • Experience in developing commercial software products using Agile development practices
  • Outgoing, highly organized, detail-oriented, persistent, and tenacious; able to deal with uncertainty and change
  • Ability to influence others even when you have no direct line of authority over them
  • Technical degree in Engineering, Math, or Science
  • Expertise managing cross-organizational software development projects from initiation through delivery
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence
  • Hands-on experience with developing and reporting on metrics for engineering development, bugs, issues, risks, and other aspects of project and program management
  • Experience with MATLAB Products is preferred, but not required


Why MathWorks?

It's the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It's the opportunity to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and learning in engineering and science. And it's a commitment to doing the right thing-for each individual, our customers, and the local community. We cultivate an enjoyable, participatory, and rational environment that champions individual growth, encourages initiative, values collaboration, shares success, and rewards excellence.

MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs more than 6,500 people in 16 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.

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About The Mathworks

The MathWorks, Inc. is an American software company that specializes in mathematical computing software. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts. The MathWorks offers a range of products, including MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, which are used in engineering, science, and mathematics. The company serves customers in over 100 countries and has partnerships with major technology companies such as Microsoft and Intel. In 2019, The MathWorks was named one of the best places to work by Glassdoor.
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