Engineering Program Manager - Higharc
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
Higharc is a VC-backed startup that is changing how new homes are designed and built. Join a founding team who've shipped products for Autodesk, Electronic Arts, Nike, and Apple.
We are looking for a results-driven Program Manager with a passion for technology and the built world, along with a proven track record of successfully leading engineering programs and projects. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, the Program Manager will play a crucial role in driving the execution of key engineering initiatives and ensuring alignment with company goals. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a desire to make an impact, we encourage you to apply. This role can sit remotely anywhere in the continental US.
About the Job
- Collaborate with the VP of Engineering to define and prioritize engineering projects and initiatives in alignment with company objectives.
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering programs and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Serve as a liaison between cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, Design, and QA, to facilitate communication and coordination.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks to ensure smooth project execution and delivery.
- Establish and maintain project management best practices, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the Engineering team.
- Provide regular updates and reports on project status, milestones, and key metrics to stakeholders, including the VP of Engineering and executive leadership.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience as a Program Manager or Project Manager in a technology company, preferably in a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience leading agile teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical and organizational challenges.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.
Higharc has been remote-first since our founding in 2018. We offer flexible hours so that you do your best work without missing out on life. Higharc offers competitive salaries with significant equity in a fast-growing, well-funded company. Personal healthiness is an important value for us - we provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with unlimited PTO, and meaningful maternity/paternity leave. You'll also have access to other big-company benefits like short and long-term disability plans and a 401k. Haven't worked remotely before? We provide a stipend to help you create the ideal home-office.