Share Email Opening Title Director, Program Management Office   EOE Statement Ascentis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Description Ascentis seeks a Senior Program Manager (PMO). The candidate will have a track record of delivering functional software via agile development methods, be able to adjust resource estimation at project inception; tracking progress and planning, re-planning and adjusting course based on both realities of team velocity and potential changes in user needs over the course of the project. The candidate will use resource estimates using point-based systems from their Scrum Masters' progress, and track progress via charting team velocity and burn-down charts. Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of complex projects Coordinating and leading sprint planning meetings for multiple teams. Work with product management to plan release scope, prioritization, and timing. Work with the team managers to ensure on-time deliverables. Strong ability to multi-task and influence decision making with multi-layer leadership on the approach to be adopted. Should come from Technology background; understands technology/SDLC. Forecast completion of releases based on team velocity. Remove blockers from the teams to ensure deliverables are met. Ability to effectively manage risk and appropriately escalate issues. Interact through program updates and reviews with all functions and levels of management ensuring effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders Manage deliverables across departments   Position Requirements Should have strong Project Management skills including but not limited to: Project Planning, PMO, Project coordination. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices. BA or BS; equivalent experience considered PMP certification desired 5+ years’ experience managing software development projects. Demonstrated success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines. Experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum processes Strong problem solving, analysis and organization skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills   Location San Mateo   About the Organization The Ascentis mission is to create innovative products that are easy to use for the often under-served mid-market that cover the full Human Capital Management (HCM) suite. This full suite approach combined with an amazing team equals success! We at Ascentis firmly believe that a product is only as good as the people behind it. Whether it's platform development, technology maintenance, client support, product management, sales or operations, all of our employees see the direct impact of their work. As a leader and one of the fastest growing 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) companies in the Human Capital Management space, Ascentis focuses on hiring talented and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. If you want to channel your ambition and drive for success, you belong with Ascentis! Ascentis has grown tremendously over the last 3 years. Recently, we announced a majority recapitalization by global growth equity investor Summit Partners. Summit invests across growth sectors of the global economy and has invested in more than 440 companies in technology, healthcare, life sciences and other growth industries. These companies have completed more than 140 public equity offerings. So, needless to say, we are all extremely excited with where we are headed!   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Ascentis.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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