Program Manager III

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We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

The Program Manager role is part of the Strategic Initiatives Program Management team within the Enablement organization, driving large, cross-functional programs that deliver business-critical outcomes. This dynamic team leverages a blend of Agile and traditional methodologies to address complex challenges, improve processes, and enhance organizational collaboration. In this role, you will lead transformative initiatives, mentor teams through Agile practices, and contribute to strategic programs that impact the organization’s efficiency and innovation at scale.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex projects and programs by developing and managing project schedules, identifying resource needs, and ensuring delivery of milestones while monitoring progress and proactively addressing risks.
• Drive Agile best practices and methodologies by mentoring teams and determining when to apply Agile versus traditional approaches to optimize outcomes.
• Enhance collaboration and stakeholder engagement by bringing together diverse perspectives, maintaining transparent communication on progress, and addressing stakeholder concerns to build trust and alignment.
• Streamline processes and improve workflows by analyzing bottlenecks, identifying opportunities to re-use patterns, and implementing system-wide process improvements across organizational boundaries.
• Deliver exceptional business outcomes by leveraging knowledge of product and software development lifecycles, ensuring requirements are met, and applying technical best practices like test-driven development and pair programming.
• Craft impactful communication materials tailored to diverse audiences, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights through presentations, policies, and reports.

Experience and qualifications:

• You have 4-6 years of professional experience managing projects or programs in dynamic, high technology environments, demonstrating your ability to lead complex initiatives, drive impactful outcomes, and build and execute structured plans effectively.
• You bring hands-on expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, or Extreme Programming) and understand when to apply Agile versus traditional approaches to achieve the best results.
• You possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to build trust, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• You have experience streamlining processes and improving workflows by analyzing bottlenecks, applying industry best practices, and driving efficiencies across teams.
• You are comfortable facilitating and making data-driven decisions, driving effective prioritization and maximizing business results.
• You are proficient in leveraging functional and technical knowledge to guide program delivery, including understanding the product and software development lifecycles, process improvement techniques, and industry best practices.

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The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $137,500.00 to $192,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $220,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

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