Engineering Manager (JIRA Project Management)

**Job Description:** **Role Overview:** As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with 810 years of experience, you will serve as the "glue" for the Low-Code Platform by integrating multiple independent modules into a cohesive product release. Your role involves facilitating communication among Engineering Managers, synchronizing development cycles, and addressing cross-module dependencies to prevent potential blockers. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Platform Governance:** Design and maintain a unified Jira architecture (Advanced Roadmaps/Portfolio) to consolidate data from all module-specific projects. - **Release Orchestration:** Manage the "Platform Release Train" to ensure synchronization of modules (UI, Workflow, Data, etc.) for integrated testing and deployment. - **Dependency Management:** Proactively identify technical and schedule dependencies between modules and lead the "Scrum of Scrums" to resolve conflicts. - **Risk Mitigation:** Maintain a platform-level risk register, track "Integration Debt," and ensure alignment of technical module owners on interface contracts. - **Process Standardization:** Standardize the "Definition of Ready" and "Definition of Done" across teams to maintain quality consistency at the integration layer. - **Stakeholder Communication:** Provide the Head of Development with real-time insights on platform health, velocity, and delivery timelines. **Required Technical Skills:** - **Jira Power User:** Expertise in Jira configurations, JQL, Automation, and Advanced Roadmaps. Ability to guide Engineering Managers on best practices. - **Systems Architecture:** Sufficient technical understanding of API contracts, microservices communication, and CI/CD pipelines. - **SDLC Mastery:** Extensive experience in Agile, Kanban, and scaled frameworks (e.g., SAFe or LeSS) tailored for modular platforms. **Soft Skills & Leadership:** - **Influencing Without Authority:** Capable of challenging timelines and dependencies constructively. - **Conflict Resolution:** Skilled in mediating conflicts when modules have competing priorities for shared resources or integration points. (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.) **Job Description:** **Role Overview:** As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with 810 years of experience, you will serve as the "glue" for the Low-Code Platform by integrating multiple independent modules into a cohesive product release. Your role involves facilitating communication among Engineering Managers, synchronizing development cycles, and addressing cross-module dependencies to prevent potential blockers. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Platform Governance:** Design and maintain a unified Jira architecture (Advanced Roadmaps/Portfolio) to consolidate data from all module-specific projects. - **Release Orchestration:** Manage the "Platform Release Train" to ensure synchronization of modules (UI, Workflow, Data, etc.) for integrated testing and deployment. - **Dependency Management:** Proactively identify technical and schedule dependencies between modules and lead the "Scrum of Scrums" to resolve conflicts. - **Risk Mitigation:** Maintain a platform-level risk register, track "Integration Debt," and ensure alignment of technical module owners on interface contracts. - **Process Standardization:** Standardize the "Definition of Ready" and "Definition of Done" across teams to maintain quality consistency at the integration layer. - **Stakeholder Communication:** Provide the Head of Development with real-time insights on platform health, velocity, and delivery timelines. **Required Technical Skills:** - **Jira Power User:** Expertise in Jira configurations, JQL, Automation, and Advanced Roadmaps. Ability to guide Engineering Managers on best practices. - **Systems Architecture:** Sufficient technical understanding of API contracts, microservices communication, and CI/CD pipelines. - **SDLC Mastery:** Extensive experience in Agile, Kanban, and scaled frameworks (e.g., SAFe or LeSS) tailored for modular platforms. **Soft Skills & Leadership:** - **Influencing Without Authority:** Capable of challenging timelines and dependencies constructively. - **Conflict Resolution:** Skilled in mediating conflicts when modules have competing priorities for shared resources or integration points. (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.)