Sirius XM Radio

Responsibilities

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

We are proud to be launching a new state-of-the-art technology facility in Dublin, Ireland. The Dublin-based team will play a critical role in our continued digital transformation and will function as a center of excellence for SiriusXM’s global Product and Technology organisation.

SiriusXM’s new Dublin facility will comprise a workforce primarily focused on software development, automotive technology and engineering, AdTech, data science, and analytics. Talent based in the new technology hub will be charged with developing and implementing best-in-class standards for high-quality, scalable software deliveries for SiriusXM’s streaming and in-vehicle audio entertainment platforms.

How you’ll make an impact:

We have a terrific opportunity for a Senior Technical Program Manager with a passion for delivering high quality products in a complex, fast paced environment. As part of the Client Software Engineering organization, the Senior Technical Program Manager will work with engineering teams to deliver world-class features for SiriusXM and Pandora applications and websites. We are looking for someone who is results-oriented and highly comfortable facilitating engineering teams to meet commitments and successfully deliver high quality products and new features. You enjoy being of service to your team and to the larger organization, and your leadership is grounded in trust, transparency, and kindness.

What you’ll do:

The Senior Technical Program Manager will work with engineering teams to deliver world-class features for SiriusXM and Pandora,. They will have a key role in guiding the team responsible for building foundation components for in-market and next generation applications. They will own agile ceremonies for the including planning, refinement and cross-team syncs. They will work with other Program Managers to communicate status, improve processes and deliver within agreed upon timelines. 

• Define, implement and establish program management tools, techniques, and best practices that are uniquely aligned to project execution.
• Collaborate and closely communicate with product, operations, engineering, quality engineering, and other interdepartmental resources to successfully drive projects to completion with the highest level of quality
• Coordinate activities, manage task dependencies, and proactively adjust plan to keep the project on track
• Manage clear communication of progress/status with project stakeholders
• Adapt to changing conditions and modify project execution plan as appropriate while managing multiple projects concurrently
• Proactively highlight and resolve risks and issues and clearly communicate those risks to stakeholders
• Identify blockers and facilitate the removal of those blockers
• Understand and communicate project status from engineering stand-up and sprint planning meetings without adding additional meeting burden

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• 6+ years of experience working with engineering and technical program management teams within a software organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Proven time management skills, able to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of software engineering processes, development lifecycles, configuration management, release management, and system testing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex or ambiguous problems independently or with support.
• Proficient knowledge of technology, domain expertise, and architectural diagrams.
• Experience successfully managing multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.