Staff Program Manager – Teradata Platform Hardware

Requisition Number: 211772

External Description:

For 40+ years, Teradata has been changing how the Mega data companies of the world use data and analytics to achieve better outcomes. Teradata delivers real-time, intelligent answers, leveraging 100% of the relevant data, regardless of scale or volume of query. We do it on-premises, in the cloud, and everywhere in between. 

This is an exciting time to join Teradata, as we go through a number of transformations: 

• Building out our Vantage data and analytics platform together with valuable apps
• Offering on-prem, private & public cloud options
• Offering as-a-service and consumption-based options
• Maturing our Lean/Agile development approach

 We have a winning vision and strategy, and there is great energy on the team!

 Overview

We are looking for a capable and passionate seasoned Program Manager to own and drive end-to-end product development, from ideation through implementation and adoption, in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and highly technical environment. We have a robust roadmap of hardware Platform infrastructure features as we build best-in-class products for our customers.

Our program managers provide an effective execution framework to enable our teams to predictably deliver valuable and high-quality products and services.

Our program managers and scrum masters ensure alignment and transparency between stakeholders and the team and foster a positive and collaborative environment.

 Responsibilities 

• Shepherd ideas from concept into development, ensuring the value propositions and business models are clear and validated, following our lifecycle process
• Release Train Engineer duties including PI Planning and Scrum of Scrum facilitation
• Scrum Master duties for one or more Platform Hardware solution teams
• Work with Product Managers, Product Owners, UX, Architects, Engineering Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure there is a properly prepared backlog
• Capacity planning based on historical velocity
• Ensure the team is staffed and funded for success and operates within budget
• Facilitate quarterly and release planning, scrum-of-scrums, and program reviews
• Support the team with data views of timelines, completion, quality, and tech debt
• Coordinate system and solution demos
• Collaborate with Customer Support, Services, Marketing, and Sales to ensure customers adopt and are delighted by our releases, with issues quickly resolved
• Identify and rapidly mitigate risk and uncertainty
• Eliminate/manage impediments, risks, and dependencies with a focus on Lean flow
• Ensure we integrate and receive user feedback early and often
• Conduct retrospectives and RCAs and follow up on actions to drive relentless improvement
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Scrum Masters and other program managers
• Provides transparency into Program health plugged into appropriate operating mechanisms
• Ensures KPIs are defined, measured, and adhered to
• Can integrate into early adopter processes

 Required Qualifications 

• Sc. in Computer Science or Engineering or other related education
• Minimum 10 years of experience as Program/Project Manager or Scrum Master
• Experience leading medium-to-large scale programs with cross-functional stakeholders using an Agile development approach

Preferred Qualifications 

• Tech-savvy with prior experience as a developer or tester, understanding modern software development practices
• Experience with multiple industries; financial, retail, etc.
• Experience with cloud technology and delivering software-as-a-service
• Experience leading programs with global teams
• Experience using, and deep understanding of, Lean, XP, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe
• Excellent influencing, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills

Our total compensation approach includes a competitive base salary, 401(k), strong work/family programs, and medical, dental, and disability coverage.

Teradata is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and commits to hiring returning veterans.

CountryEEOText_Description: Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

City: Aurora

State: Colorado

Community / Marketing Title: Staff Program Manager – Teradata Platform Hardware

Job Category: Engineering

Company Profile:

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

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