Job SummaryThis job involves managing technical programs, focusing on aligning project milestones with product and business requirements. It requires collaboration with senior staff and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution. The role emphasizes continuous improvement in engineering processes and effective communication with all stakeholders to achieve program objectives. At this level, you'll own delivery for one or more teams within a platform area. You'll facilitate agile ceremonies, manage dependencies, and begin coaching teams on SDLC best practices. You'll work with moderate guidance and begin contributing to planning and process improvement.
Job DescriptionResponsibilities:- Understanding the scope of technical programs, participating in milestone planning, and driving alignment to these milestones
- Utilizing technical knowledge to research, plan, and achieve objectives through the program team
- Collaborating with senior staff to engage cross-functional core team members for program success
- Overseeing project plans from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to technical specifications
- Maintaining program records and overseeing the identification and management of critical path tasks
- Driving the development of program goals, objectives, and success criteria, ensuring stakeholder alignment
- Recommending improvements to engineering processes to increase efficiency and reduce duplication
- Tracking program schedules, managing tasks, and making necessary adjustments to meet objectives
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Key Focus Areas:- Drive team-level delivery execution
- Facilitate agile ceremonies and backlog refinement
- Track and report on team velocity and capacity
- Begin identifying and addressing delivery inefficiencies
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Platform Delivery Leadership
- Lead delivery across multiple teams or a platform area.
- Manage cross-team dependencies and delivery timelines.
- Agile SDLC Implementation
- Coach teams on agile maturity and SDLC optimization.
- Drive consistency in estimation and tracking practices.
- Planning & Capacity Management
- Lead quarterly planning sessions with Product and Engineering.
- Balance capacity across new work, tech debt, and stability.
- Process Improvement & Coaching
- Identify systemic delivery issues and lead resolution efforts.
- Mentor junior EDMs and team members.
- Stakeholder Communication & Alignment
- Communicate delivery status and trade-offs to leadership.
- Align cross-functional teams on shared goals and timelines.
Job Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) - Working knowledge of Agile frameworks and SDLC practices
- Understanding of backlog management and estimation techniques
- Familiarity with cross-functional team dynamics
- Facilitation of agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, retrospectives)
- Basic risk identification and mitigation
- Effective use of Jira, Confluence, and planning tools
- Manage delivery for one or more teams
- Communicate status and risks to stakeholders
- Begin coaching teams on delivery best practices
Location Office Optimal in Chicago, Il
Working conditions Must successfully execute team members located in multiple remote locations and time zones. Working conditions agree with conditions described within FreeWheel's company handbook unless explicitly noted in this document.
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
SkillsAgile Methodology, Collaboration, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Project Management, Results-Oriented, Teamwork
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EducationBachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience2-5 Years
