What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Program Manager - Platform position at bamboohr17?
Please Note: This is a Utah-based hybrid position which will require some regular in-office days each week. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check.
Essential Job Duties
BambooHR is looking for a Technical Program Manager who is ready to spearhead innovative projects that shape the future of technology! Program Managers at BambooHR play a critical role in driving the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of projects across Engineering, IT, and Security departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong program management background with proven leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement
You will:
- Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to define program scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, budget estimates, and risk assessments.
- Work closely with technical teams to ensure technical requirements are accurately captured, tracked, and met throughout program life cycles.
- Identify and manage program dependencies, critical path, and potential bottlenecks, while making adjustments as necessary to ensure project success.
- Proactively mitigate program risks and issues, developing contingency plans and providing timely resolutions to maintain project momentum.
- Monitor program performance metrics and KPIs, producing status reports for key partners and leaders.
- Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging cross-functional teamwork, knowledge transfer, and effective communication.
What You Need to Get the Job Done
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate program status, updates, and risks to key stakeholders and leadership.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JIRA, Wrike).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- 5 years of proven experience in program management, with a track record of successfully managing multiple projects.
- Bonus points for candidates with data and analytics projects experience and utilizing insights to enhance project efficiency and support strategic goals.
- Bonus points for candidates who have successfully integrated AI into daily operations and led transformative AI process changes across engineering, product, and design teams.
What You'll Love About Us
- A Great Company Culture that has been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, and Salt Lake Tribune
- Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
- Generous leave policies that include 4 weeks of vacation, 12 company holidays, parental leave, and volunteer time off so you can enjoy quality of life
- 401k plans with up to 6% company match
- $2000 Paid-Paid Vacation bonus
- EAP through Headspace
- Check out all our benefits that benefit you
About Us
At BambooHR, we're building something different: we're building a people intelligence platform that transforms HR and sets people free to do great work! We're a proven market leader driving innovation while building lasting success through thoughtful, sustainable growth. Here, you'll find a place that champions growth: both professional and personal, both individual and collective.
We invest in potential, giving you the space to stretch your capabilities and turn good ideas into reality while providing the safety net of a supportive, values-driven culture. Our approach combines meaningful work with meaningful lives, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the flexibility to thrive both in and outside the office.
What sets us apart isn't just what we do, but how we do it: with openness, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Join us in creating HR software that makes work better for everyone, while we make work better for you.
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