Program Manager IV 38307-1

Job Title: Program Manager IV 38307-1

Duration: 12 Months with possible extension or conversion

Job Type: W2

Approved Meta Remote Locations: Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, and San Diego, CA

Job Description:
Program Manager working with AR/VR programs, fast paced environment; must have worked in similar fast-paced environments (gaming, production, start-up, etc.) They will need to manage multiple programs and deal with external vendors to help deliver programs. Prepare status reports and related project documentation including project issue log and risk mitigation. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and software release process. Facilitate meetings as required. Manage project financials as required.Previous experience with Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR) projects. Experience as Program / Project Manager leading software development teams. Led program / project teams using Agile methodology and leading Scrum/Kanban teams as a Scrum Master. Experience leading/managing 3rd party vendors and managing many concurrent programs / projects.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

What are the top 3 "must have non-negotiable" skill sets that need to be present on a resume?
Software development Program / Project Management
Use of some kind of tracking software - Jira, Asana, Trello etc.
Project planning
Are there any specific certifications, educational background or portfolios that you're looking for?
No but Agile/Scrum experience or certifications always preferable
Are you open to candidates who can only work remote?
Yes, given the COVID situation

**MANDATORY PRE-SCREENS**
Name 1-2 Program / Project Management tactics that you frequently leverage on your programs? How do you apply them?
Describe a time when you had to navigate an ambiguous program space. How did you start? How did you plan the work? What was the outcome?
Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a program stakeholder, what did you do?
MUST HAVES:
6-9+ years Program / Project Management or Video Game Producer Experience
Experience working on/managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Extensive knowledge of the discipline, with ability to see around corners, mitigate risk, and carefully plan ambiguous projects
Strong Communication Skills
Ability to work with lots of different types of people, and leverage relationships to solve problems in ambiguous situations
Skilled in participatory leadership, persuasion, and targeted communications
Experience within AR/VR Space (preferred not required)
Background in Video Game industry (preferred not required)