Program Manager - Core LT

Role Description

As a Program Manager in Core, you will lead strategic programs to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of our Product Development teams.  You will be embedded within our Engineering, Product, and Design (EPD) teams to accelerate and deliver strategic programs.  As a Program Manager, you will leverage your experience to document the vision for the program, create clear work-back plans with measurable milestones, align resources to deliver on those plans, and report on results to cross-functional stakeholders and organization leadership.

This role will have visibility to the senior-most leaders within the organization and you will serve as a connector for individuals from all levels of the organization.  You have experience establishing robust, and repeatable processes which will leave a lasting impact on the organization.

Please note, Dropbox is currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic programs from start to end, including documenting the program vision, creating clear work-back plans, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and reporting on results.

• Manage and continuously improve Product planning and operational processes and routines

• Coordinate project-related communications and updates across teams, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.

• Monitor project progress and identify potential bottlenecks or issues; propose solutions to keep projects on schedule.

• Organize and lead cross-functional meetings to review project status, identify roadblocks, and surface key decisions.

• Facilitate communication between departments, ensuring that all teams have the information they need to meet their responsibilities.

• Contribute to process improvements by identifying areas for optimization and suggesting new approaches to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

• 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in a tech or product environment

• Experience working with Product and Technology teams to improve their operations and a track record of measurable impact helping them execute faster and with higher quality based on your work

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams.

• Basic understanding of product development lifecycle.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected challenges.

• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

• A passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to the success of innovative products.

• Bias for Action - you will take on complex problems and programs and will need to aid teams to operate faster and reduce the workload.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in consulting, business operations, project management strongly preferred

• Previous experience in a SaaS environment

• Previous experience as a Program Manager, Product Manager or a Technical Program Manager

• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Airtable, Asana, etc.).

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