Program Manager I

Company: Stars Group
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

We are Asia's fastest-growing skill-based gaming company and partner brand of Flutter which is a multi-billion dollar global gaming organization. We are focused on providing our customers with the most innovative and exciting gaming experience possible. Our success has been driven by our commitment to excellence, our passion for gaming, and our ability to continuously innovate. We are driven by our strong value system, which encompasses an obsession with data, a hustler's attitude, an owner's mindset, leading with love, and embracing change. At Junglee Games, Associate Program Manager play a pivotal role in spearheading release management, sprint planning execution, and retrospectives, positioning themselves at the forefront of these crucial processes. With a relentless focus on getting things done efficiently, they meticulously oversee release metrics, ensuring that each deployment meets high standards of quality and timeliness. By driving sprint planning with precision and facilitating retrospectives to glean insights for continuous improvement, Program Managers foster a culture of efficiency and excellence within the team. Their dedication to optimizing processes reflects the company's values, emphasizing the importance of achieving results while continuously striving for refinement and advancement. As our Associate Program Manager , you will contribute in End-to-End planning & execution of Large scale complex programs spanning across multiple scrum/product teams - with complete execution & monitoring control on all stages of development and collaborating with the software development teams and partners. You will take complete ownership of all deliveries, from concept to production release and work through different constraints & risks to take it to a closure. You will own provisioning of all necessary resources required for the program including, resources, environment, infra & partner engagement. This role is particularly for someone who is proficient in data analytics and business intelligence. Although, someone who's interested in the field can also apply. Key Responsibilities

• Release Management: Associate Program Manager are responsible for managing the overall planning, execution, and delivery & good communication of technical releases. They define release scope, goals, and deliverables, create release plans, and establish timelines and milestones. They coordinate with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring that the release progresses according to plan.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration at Program/Release level: Program Managers act as a bridge between different teams, fostering effective collaboration and communication. They work closely with product managers, engineering teams, quality assurance, design, and other stakeholders to align priorities, resolve dependencies, and ensure smooth execution of the project. They facilitate meetings, provide status updates, and manage expectations across teams.
• Risk Management: Program Managers are responsible for identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. They proactively assess potential risks, develop contingency plans, and work with teams to implement risk mitigation strategies. They monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks or issues, and take corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Resource Management: Program Managers manage project resources, including budget, staffing, and equipment. They collaborate with relevant stakeholders to allocate resources effectively and optimize their utilization. They track resource allocation, monitor project costs, and ensure that the project stays within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Program Managers interact with various stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and external partners. They provide regular updates on project status, manage expectations, and address any concerns or issues raised by stakeholders. They serve as a point of contact for project-related inquiries and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Associate Program Manager continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and methodologies. They identify areas for optimization, streamline workflows, and implement best practices. They learn from previous projects to refine processes and drive efficiency in future projects. TPMs share the sprint summary report on the next business day after the sprint ends to all the stakeholders.
• Agile/Scrum Rituals: Ability to conduct Sprint Planning, Retrospectives and ensure actionables from each of these rituals + being part of daily standups/Scrum of Scrums is expected.
• Exposure to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): and conducting of planning events/Program Increment (PI) cycles will be an added bonus. Requirements
• BE/B. Tech. in Computer Science, or an MCA from a reputed university.
• 4+ years of overall experience and 2+ years of experience as a Program Manager/equivalent roles and should have managed 2 to 3 big ticket Program/Project/Initiatives.
• Proven skills & knowledge on Tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Google Sheets.
• Exposure in managing initiatives for both Front -End & Back-End Technologies.
• Should have a penchant for metrics to track sprints, releases, dev productivity, capacity utilization, quality, etc.
• Excellent problem solver and effective communicator.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Communicating the team's progress and roadblocks to stakeholders and upper management.
• Excellent organizer: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals.
• Should be equally well versed in running initiatives in sprints and kanban modes.
• Ability to operate under uncertainty is a huge plus. Ability to be tough, resilient and showcase visibility and accountability are expected in this role. A Program Manager is known to be on the floor and stamp their presence/authority as the go-to person for the Program. This value/behavior will go a long way in ensuring outstanding results and becoming part of how the Program Management team operates at Junglee Games. What Junglee Games offers for this role
• Meaningful global exposure and an opportunity to represent Junglee Games as part of Flutter Entertainment, the largest real-money gaming company in the world.
• Ample learning opportunities and the opportunity to work with some of the best leaders and minds in the industry.
• In-depth understanding of the gaming ecosystem.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.
• Excellent work environment, great culture, and global exposure. About Junglee Games Junglee Games is a leader in the skill-gaming space, with more than 100 million users. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, and part of the $30 Bn Flutter Entertainment Group, Junglee Games is the fastest-growing skill-gaming company in the world. Some of our notable games are Junglee Rummy, Howzat, Eatme.io, Poker, and Carrom Stars. Our mission is to build entertainment for millions of people around the world and connect people through high-quality games. The games are available on multiple platforms, including web browsers. Android and iOS devices emphasize creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences while incorporating social features to foster interaction and competition among players. Since founding, we've drawn 700 of the world's most talented people into our ranks. Our team has worked on international AAA titles like Transformers, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Real Steel, Rio, Mech Conquest, and Dueling Blades. Our designers have worked on some of Hollywood's biggest hits including the movie Avatar. Junglee is not just a gaming business - it is a blend of data science, innovation, cutting-edge technology and, most importantly, a values-driven culture that creates the next set of conscious leaders. Junglee Games is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Junglee has gained recognition in the gaming industry and has received various accolades for its contributions to the online gaming space and continues to innovate and develop new games, expanding its presence in the global gaming market.
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