[Remote] AI Operations Technical Program Manager, Heroku
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. As the AI Operations Technical Program Manager for Heroku, you will lead complex technical initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of projects. This role involves driving programs, fostering partnerships, and overcoming obstacles to achieve program success.
Responsibilities
- Lead programs by aligning across program scope and release planning, aligning teams on vision and business goals, crafting program structure, and securing cross-functional alignment
- Drive teams through the software development lifecycle using agile methodologies, analytical skills, and technical expertise
- Build strong partnerships with key functional team members and serve as a trusted partner for executive leadership to ensure program success
- Partner with cross-functional teammates — including Product Owners, Scrum Leads, UX (User Experience), and CX (Customer Experience) — to drive workgroup alignment meetings that address release issues, dependencies, team status, metrics reviews, and achievements
- Anticipate and remove obstacles with a sense of urgency that could slow down or prevent project teams from delivering on goals
Skills
- 3+ years of enterprise software or technical program management experience at an enterprise technology company
- 3+ years leading Platform as a Service (PaaS) development programs, with a solid understanding of the PaaS business model and product development lifecycle
- Deep experience with the software development lifecycle and can apply that knowledge in dynamic environments using agile methodologies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of hands-on, detail-oriented execution
- Ability to establish credibility and rapport quickly with senior executives and cross-functional team members
- Experience operating in a matrix management environment, driving consensus across organizational boundaries
- Can master technical subjects and new technologies relevant to the programs you lead
- Experience providing formal program reviews, including risk tracking and escalation of critical issues
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation
- Equity
- Time off programs
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Mental health support
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- An employee stock purchasing program
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