Senior Software Engineering Program Manager We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs supporting Kodak Moments photo solutions globally. This role drives alignment, planning, and execution across engineering, commercial and regional teams, partnering closely with leadership to deliver customer-focused outcomes. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with on-site days in our Rochester, NY office.
Please note:
- this position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship
- relocation assistance NOT provided
Roles and Responsibilities- Lead the multiple year end-to-end modernization program, transitioning legacy applications to a Linux-based microservices architecture.
- Make sure architecture and platform decisions -like how services are split, API management, how data is migrated, and how environments are prepared-are planned and integrated into the product roadmap.
- Coordinate delivery across multiple development teams, including third-party partners.
- Champion program execution by proactively removing roadblocks and providing clear, timely communication to stakeholders.
- Partner with Commercial team to prioritize backlogs, manage roadmaps, and drive release planning in an Agile environment.
- Collaborate with regional teams in the United States, Germany, and Australia.
- Drive risk management by identifying risks early and developing mitigation and contingency plans.
- Manage external partners and suppliers, including statements of work, contracts, and ongoing technical and business relationships.
- Oversee change-management activities for the platform transformation, including stakeholder communication, prioritization, rollout planning, operational readiness, and global team training.
- Ensure required approvals (e.g., software licensing, HSE, regulatory) are obtained in accordance with company policies.
- Promote appropriate management of intellectual property throughout the development lifecycle.
- Coordinate launches with commercial and regional stakeholders, including beta testing, pilots, and deployment activities.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of software or systems program management experience with a track record of delivering on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of full lifecycle software development and Agile practices.
- Experience managing third-party or vendor development teams.
- Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and modern AI-assisted development practices (e.g., LLMs, prompt-based workflows, copilots), including data-privacy and responsible-use considerations.
- Demonstrated experience applying AI-enabled tools to improve program execution (e.g., synthesizing requirements, accelerating reporting, supporting risk analysis, or streamlining workflows).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills - Experience leading large-scale modernization or digital transformation initiatives, especially migrations from monolithic to microservices architectures.
- Understanding of Linux environments, distributed systems, and containerization concepts.
- Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot) and establishing practical guidance for responsible use.
- Proficiency with collaboration and documentation tools (Microsoft 365).
- Experience with Agile planning tools (Jira and/or Azure DevOps; roadmap tools a plus).
- Comfort with delivery metrics (OKRs/KPIs) and concise, data-driven executive reporting.
- Familiarity with modern delivery practices (CI/CD, release and incident management) and working with DevOps/SRE.
- Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and manage cross-team dependencies.
- Imaging, retail/consumer software, or distributed deployment experience is a plus.
Compensation: $101,000 - $150,000 annually, based on level of experience.
As a member of the Kodak Alaris team you will be eligible to participate in our flexible benefits program which include paid flexible time off, health, dental and vision coverage, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long term disability coverage and life insurance.
