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The worldwide data management software market is massive (According to IDC, the worldwide database software market, which it refers to as the database management systems software market, was forecasted to be approximately $82 billion in 2023 growing to approximately $137 billion in 2027. This represents a 14% compound annual growth rate). At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading developer data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

The TechOps PMO is responsible for facilitating TechOps strategic priorities by enabling efficient delivery of technology solutions to meet stakeholder needs. We enable TechOps to be a collaborative, trusted partner, providing superior technology services to our company and enabling our internal systems to be a source of competitive advantage. 

As a Lead of Technical Program Management, you will support the delivery of technology solutions in accordance with established standards and frameworks for your aligned TechOps functional areas (Pillars + Departments). In addition, you will lead a team of Technical Program Managers who are responsible for managing technically complex projects and programs for aligned pillars. You will serve as a thought leader, player-coach, mentor, and evangelist for PPM efficiency and best practices to the TechOps PMO and TechOps partner teams. 

The right candidate for this role will:

  • Have experience with 7-10 years working in a PMO or engineering organization, whether in project/program management delivery, support, or an analytics role
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a people leader
  • Able to maintain a strategic view of our project, program, and portfolio management processes even while executing on the minutiae of everyday task management
  • Expert at communicating across a diverse set of technical resources and stakeholders across both TechOps and the business
  • Hyper-organized and capable of juggling all of the data and management activities associated with projects and task-tracking
  • Leader in implementing agile/Scrum best practices as well as project, program, and portfolio management best practices (e.g. PMBOK)
  • Inspired to identify and innovate in areas where automation can replace manual work
  • Driven by an attuned sense of priority and urgency
  • Able to appreciate the engineering concepts being discussed, allowing them to facilitate discussion and flesh out the details required to ensure successful delivery.
  • Strong experience in working with project and portfolio management tools (e.g. JIRA, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, MS Project) 
  • Strong experience managing complex projects end-to-end and leading technically complex initiatives
  • Strong experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Proven leadership and strong executive presence 
  • Proven success in delivering technical, complex cross-functional projects across the business and IT
  • Experienced in gathering process pain points from team members and stakeholders and devising improvements to address them
  • Experienced with managing large, complex technology-enabled projects supporting data engineering, security engineering, systems/platform/infrastructure engineering, and more
  • Interested in learning everything about MongoDB

Position Expectations:

  • Manage a team of technical program managers and support them in unblocking risks, issues, and other escalations that impact program success
  • Promote a culture of a growth mindset, inspiring high performers and guiding high potential growth team members who need more support, advocate for and nurture their career growth
  • Build a high-performing, inclusive team, relying on objective measures for success that you hold you and your team accountable to
  • Cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that promotes learning, creativity, and invention
  • Build alignment across cross-functional leaders by fostering strategic partnerships to drive business goals forward
  • Be a trusted strategic partner for executive management to ensure program success
  • Own stakeholder relationships with both your TechOps partner team leads and in the business
  • Stand up and manage new kinds of projects which challenge current engineering norms/processes due to team makeup, goals, and deliverables.
  • Lead portfolio management and planning activities for your TechOps partner teams and business stakeholders
  • Partner with stakeholders to stand up and manage the transition into new processes and/or tooling to enhance/support project delivery across business units.
  • Help define strategies and philosophies of project and portfolio management for our teams and projects
  • Serve as an evangelist for PPM transformation and continuous improvement
  • Skilled in strategy alignment, business value realization, and program risk management
  • Facilitate communication with other MongoDB engineering teams to ensure that all roadmaps are aligned
  • Recognize patterns in a sea of information and take action accordingly
  • PMP certification strongly preferred

Success Measures:

  • In 3 months you’ll have fully ramped up on TechOps PMO processes, learned your team’s project portfolios, and built relationships with key partners and stakeholders
  • In 6 months you’ll have taken complete ownership of executing, driving, and leading those processes and supporting your delivery teams and business stakeholders
  • In 12 months you’ll have taken a leadership role in identifying areas for process improvement across the TechOps PMO team and TechOps as a whole

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:

$118,000—$231,000 USD

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