What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager - Software Development position at Futurex?
About the Role:
We are seeking a Program Manager - Software Development to oversee multiple software projects, ensuring they align with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards. This role requires strong technical acumen, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful software delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Leadership
Qualifications & Experience:
We are seeking a Program Manager - Software Development to oversee multiple software projects, ensuring they align with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards. This role requires strong technical acumen, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful software delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Leadership
- Oversee and manage multiple software development projects within the program portfolio
- Define program objectives, timelines, and success metrics in alignment with company goals
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, ensuring clear visibility into progress and risks
- Work closely with engineering, product management, design, QA, and other teams to ensure smooth execution
- Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, providing updates and managing expectations
- Facilitate clear communication between technical and non-technical teams
- Implement best practices in Agile, Scrum, or other software development methodologies
- Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and process improvements
- Ensure teams adhere to software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans
- Proactively address roadblocks to keep projects on track
- Drive decision-making to balance scope, budget, and quality constraints
- Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Track costs and identify opportunities for optimization
- Partner with leadership to prioritize projects based on business impact
- Ensure software solutions meet functional, technical, and security requirements
- Oversee testing, deployment, and post-launch monitoring
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5 years of experience in software project or program management
- Proven experience leading cross-functional software teams in an Agile environment
- Strong understanding of software development processes, SDLC, and modern tech stacks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Asana, Trello, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or other relevant certifications are a plus
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan with employer contribution match
- Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals
- One of San Antonio's "Best Places to Work" for nine consecutive years
- This job is at our Bulverde, TX office