Staff Technology Program Manager

Job Description Responsibilities & Essential Functions - Responsible for all aspects of the managing the project: project goals, scope, resource mix, budget, execution workflow, dependencies, communication and change management plans, risk mitigation, and governance. - Execute and track project against set goals, timelines, committed results, quality gates, and performance KPIs. - Follow effective processes to optimize delivery within an agile/SAFe environment. - Identify, escalate, and resolve conflicts. - Provide status updates to all stakeholders, per governance model. - Implement medium to large, cross-team, multi-year projects and programs. - Align project plans to roadmaps (budgets, resources, dependencies, etc.). - Define project metrics, and communicate progress, exceptions, and trends to executives. - Work with development leaders to define, collect, and analyze relevant development team project metrics, with an eye towards continuous improvement. - Identify and manage project risks and develop mitigation plans - Maintain awareness of industry trends, business conditions, and internal processes and practices to influence the success of project initiatives. Required Job Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering - 6-10 years of experience in handling technical projects and priorities. - Understanding of project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Visio, etc. - Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude (product feature/function understanding). Ability to think and act creatively and tactically. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on collaboration. - Strong estimation, scheduling, budget, and resource allocation skills to estimate cross-business line delivery. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and persuade key decision makers. - Strong ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build morale among team members. - Some travel may be required. Preferred Skills & Qualifications - - Project Management or Agile Certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSP). - Experience working in an agile software development environment - Experience in collaborating with off-shore agile teams. - Good understanding of technology stack, product lifecycle, and the automotive industry. - Experience in collaborating across business/product lines Physical Requirements - Operate Computer Hardware and Other Office Equipment: Constantly - Repetitive Motion: Frequently - Position and Move Items: Seldom - Physical Demands: Up to 15 pounds - Remain in a Stationary Position: Constantly - Move About: Occasionally - Adjust Posture for Movement: Occasionally - Ascend and Descend: Occasionally - Observe or Inspect Details: Frequency / Duration - Communicate Information and Ideas so that Others will Understand: Constantly - Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions: Occasionally - Detects Auditory Cues: Constantly - Exposure to Confined Spaces: Constantly - Operate a Vehicle Safely: Occasionally - Ability to Navigate Airports, Transportation, and/or Other Travel Related Tasks: Occasionally - Non-discrimination clause The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed. At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact. CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law. Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.