Software Program Manager

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Hitachi Energy is seeking a Software Program Manager for its Atlanta, GA location. This role is responsible for the on-time, on-budget, on-scope, and on-quality delivery of on premise and cloud based commercial software programs These programs include both ongoing product upgrades as well as strategic investment initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Work closely with product managers, R&D leadership & teams, finance, and other stakeholders to define scope, deliverables, assumptions, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing
• Track & evaluate program and program increment performance and produce regular program reports for management and stakeholders
• Define program sub projects and complete monthly reporting in time tracking and finance tools. Work with finance to review program budgets, actuals & forecasts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain risk register; anticipate, prioritize, and drive the mitigation of program risks.
• Audit release plans for feasibility, clarity of expectations & assumptions and organization in Jira; audit processes for quality of execution. Coach program contributors, ensuring standards processes are upheld.
• Organize & facilitate gate process
• Organize & facilitate weekly Release Management Team (RMT) meetings (investment programs) or monthly Program Management Team meetings (maintenance programs)
• Work with other program managers to implement common standards, perform peer review (gate assessments) and identify risks and opportunities across programs

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering and a minimum 8 years of experience in a project or program management role in software development & commercial delivery.
• Formal project management, AGILE or SAFe training
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the United States.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, financial budgeting and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders/teams & hold them accountable to agreed timelines
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• PMI certification preferred
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) preferred
• “For Colorado Residents and Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $79,900- $148,300

More about us

#LI-USA Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.dol.go v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/ posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-NAM1

2022-02-01