Overview
At k-ID, we're on a mission to transform online safety for young users worldwide. We believe in empowering - not restricting - the next generation's digital journey through innovative technology that ensures age-appropriate experiences. Our global team of experts in law, privacy, trust, and safety is united by a vision of a better digital world where protection enables possibilities.
We champion privacy-preserving innovation, collaborative partnerships, and user-centric solutions. By working together with parents, platforms, and developers, we're building technology that allows young users to explore digital spaces with confidence while helping companies maintain seamless compliance.
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team at k-ID. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving the development and timely execution of our product roadmap, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong program management and leadership experience. Your leadership and communication skills will be crucial in aligning team efforts with our strategic goals.
Learn more about what drives us at https://www.k-id.com/about and join us on this rocket ship!
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
* Resource Management: Allocate tasks and manage resources effectively to maximize team performance.
* Timeline Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones are met.
* Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
* Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status.
* Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, encouraging open communication among team members. Additionally, remove impediments for the team to enable them to do their best work.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
* Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct post-mortems to analyze project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
* 5 years of experience in program/project management in an Agile environment.
* Proven track record of successful product launches and regular releases.
* Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
* Experience in tracking and communicating project status, including risks, contingencies, and mitigation plans.
* Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
* Experience with Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, and other project management software.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Requirements:
* Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field.
* 7 years of program/project management experience.
* Experience in the specific domain of our company (e.g., Gaming, Tech).
* Demonstrated ability to lead fast-moving software development teams.
* Technical background or ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts; PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
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