Program Manager, GTM Systems

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We are looking for an Agile Technical Program Manager to lead our IT Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives, with a specific focus on driving the successful implementation and management of our CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) project. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring the efficient delivery of this strategic program, fostering collaboration across teams, and driving the transformation of our GTM processes. If you are a strong leader, energetic self-starter, strategic thinker, and passionate about agile program management and CPQ solutions, we invite you to join us!

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• CPQ Program Management: Lead the planning and execution of the CPQ project, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving adoption across the organization. Oversee all phases of the CPQ program, from initial scoping to deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Resource Management: Optimize the use of project resources to maximize productivity within defined constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of deliverables, implement best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Navigate unforeseen challenges, adapt methodologies as needed, and drive innovation within project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify risks, develop robust mitigation strategies, and make critical decisions to keep projects on course.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals and optimizing processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and cross-functional teams, to gather requirements, communicate progress, and manage expectations.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of GTM projects.
• Team Leadership: Lead and empower project teams, delegate tasks, foster a collaborative environment, and mentor junior team members.
• Analytics Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive analytics strategy across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a data-driven decision-making culture.
• Agile Practices: Apply Agile principles and best practices as an experienced Scrum Master managing multiple Scrum teams.
• Agile Facilitation: Conduct Agile ceremonies, sessions, and workshops to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of program/project management experience with a proven track record in delivering complex, enterprise, or cross-functional projects.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects, with at least 2 years focused on CPQ implementation or similar systems.

Agile Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience as a Scrum Master managing multiple Scrum teams.
• Preferred: SAFe certified, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).

Other Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with complex projects involving various application components and stack layers.
• Preferred: Experience with cloud technologies.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail, follow-up, and prioritization skills.
• Proven problem solver with strong interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with people at all levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to deliver messages across a broad range of audiences.
• Team player who values cooperation and leadership.
• Preferred: Experience with CPQ systems (e.g., Salesforce CPQ, Oracle CPQ, Conga CPQ, LogicIO) and a deep understanding of the GTM process.

You will be based in Santa Clara, CA. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 3 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of time, depending on business need.

The annual base salary range is: USD $145,000.00 - USD $218,000.00 /Yr.

*Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. *

*This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. *

*And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information. *

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

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