Director, Technical Program Management, BY/JDA SaaS solutions (WMS/TMS)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  Director, Technical Program Management, Supply Chain...

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the Warehouse Modernization and Transportation Modernization strategic initiatives using agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Monitor and track program progress, identifying and resolving any issues or risks that may impact delivery timelines or quality
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project outcomes
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, product owners, development teams, and other departments, to ensure program success
• Manage stakeholder expectations, balancing priorities and resolving conflicts to maintain alignment with program goals
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across different departments, including engineering, product management, business teams,, and operations
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and executive leadership, ensuring alignment of priorities, resource allocation, and project dependencies
• Communicate program status, progress, and key milestones to stakeholders, ensuring effective and timely decision-making
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting a shared understanding of project goals, timelines, and progress
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support in implementing agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and implementing lessons learned
• Define and implement strategies to optimize program delivery, resource allocation, and risk management
• Develop, and mentor a high-performing team of program managers, scrum masters and coaches, fostering their growth and success
• Provide guidance, support, and ongoing feedback to team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
• Establish and maintain effective performance management processes, including setting goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing career development opportunities

REQUIRED 

• Proven experience implementing Blue Yonder SaaS solutions / Warehouse Management & Transportation Management capabilities,
• Strong knowledge and expertise in agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and scaling agile practices in organizations
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure

• 10+ years in agile program management, including leading large-scale, complex initiatives
• Bachelor''s degree in a relevant field
• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist)