Senior Program Manager

Job Title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Employment Type: Onsite, Full Time

About the Company

Gruve is an innovative Software Services startup dedicated to empowering Enterprise Customers in managing their Data Life Cycle. We specialize in Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.

Why Gruve

At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Description

Gruve is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager to oversee and manage the end-to-end execution of multiple projects within a program. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to define project requirements for both internal systems and external products or services. You will be responsible for scoping, planning, and managing projects of varying sizes, from small initiatives to large-scale endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining Requirements: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand program and project requirements. This includes technology for internal systems, external products, or services that customers can purchase.
• Project Scoping: Within a program, manage different projects, manage individual small to larger scale projects each with its own development and testing phases. Design project timelines, allocate resources, and define the scope of work.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage key stakeholders, including senior management, project sponsors, and team members, to ensure alignment with program and project goals and objectives.
• Managing Schedules: Oversee the overall program and project schedule, ensuring smooth coordination between technical teams and other departments.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources, including budget, work hours, and equipment, to ensure the successful execution of program and project activities.
• Testing and Reviewing Solutions: Evaluate potential solutions within the program and projects, conducting both user testing and code testing to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Establish quality standards and performance metrics for program and project deliverables. Monitor project activities to ensure adherence to these standards and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and maintain program and project dashboards, reports, and metrics to track progress against the goals. Analyze performance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer programming is a plus.
• 5-8 years as a Project Manager in the IT industry handling large scale projects and programs.
• PMP, or an equivalent certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
• Experience leading successful medium and large programs and projects with high customer satisfaction.
• Ability to hold the program and project team and customers accountable when required.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for additional business and provide input to presales and renewal evaluation.
• Ability to lead partner delivery when third-party technical delivery resources are engaged.
• Ability to evaluate performance metrics for programs and projects, as well as diagnose and resolve issues.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel occasionally, as required by program activities.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours to accommodate global project teams and stakeholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compliance Statements

• This job description is compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• The essential functions listed are necessary for ADA compliance.
• Salary ranges are provided in accordance with New York and California pay transparency laws.

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Occasionally move about the office to access files and office equipment.

Work Environment

• This position may require working in a fast-paced environment.
• On-site presence is required

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Gruve is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Gruve will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.usa@gruve.ai.