Program Manager at DAT in Beaverton, Oregon

Job Description:

Program Manager - Technology

 

DAT Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to join our Information Technology Leadership team in Beaverton, Oregon. This position requires a strong understanding of project management fundamentals, with the ability to help manage and link back projects to the larger technology portfolio. This individual will lead through influence, as a servant leader and will be counted on to bring teams, managers, and business leaders together to meet goals and objectives.

 

The Program Manager is responsible for the delivery, reporting, and communication of the technology portfolio. This individual will work closely with the project teams, internal business leaders, and management to deliver projects to enable our development team and business leaders to meet their objectives.

 

As a member of the technology leadership team, this position will have responsibility for the growth and mentoring of the entire Technology team.  Additionally, this leader will collaborate with key internal stakeholders to continuously improve the technology delivery process and ensure we are meeting the needs of the business.

 

Program Manager Primary Responsibilities:

 

• Drive large, cross-functional technology projects to successful conclusions.


• Work with business analysts, subject-matter experts and engineering managers to translate business needs and requirements into technical requirements.


• Create to project plans and product roadmaps, specifically in the areas of task breakdown, estimating, and scheduling


• Communicate status and risks of projects and team progress to leadership, and track the current status of the Technology portfolio.


• Exhibit leadership by participating in architecture and technology decisions with business stakeholders, leaders, and the technology management team.


• Aid in developing architecture and technology roadmaps into a deliverable portfolio.


• Continually seek to identify, remove impediments to progress and success.


• Assist in the growth of team members through leadership, mentorship, and recommendations back to technology leadership.


• Champion initiatives to consistently improve the delivery of projects at DAT.

 

Program Manager Required Skills and Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• 5+ years of experience managing and delivering projects in a matrixed environment


• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills


• Adept at effectively working with professionals from a wide range of disciplines and skill levels


• Passionate about delivering high-quality results


• Committed to ongoing professional development and learning


• Invested in the professional growth and development of individuals and teams


• Understanding of and experience adapting Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies


• Experience building business requirements into clear a clear plan, then translating them into technical stories


• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet and G-Suite


• PMP, CSM, CPO or Prosci certifications a plus


• Experience with Agile transformation a plus

 

About DAT

DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 279 million forecasted freight matches (2018 est.) and a database of $57 billion of market transactions.

 

DAT Solutions offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible savings accounts, 401K, Life and AD&D insurance, a comprehensive Paid Leave program, and a Tuition Reimbursement program. Participation is limited to regular full-time employees. 

 

DAT Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

 

Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not offered at this time for this position.  

 

All referrals and résumés are managed exclusively through the Human Resources Department. DAT Solutions will not consider unsolicited résumés from vendors including search firms, fee-based referral services and/or recruitment agencies. 

 

For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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