We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a/ the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. 

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Product Release Manager and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.

The Product Delivery Team is responsible for coordinating Product Management, Product Marketing, Engineering, and supporting teams on product delivery projects. We partner closely with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Security, and other cross functional SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to ensure key processes and policies are understood and adhered to by cross functional delivery teams when releasing, launching, and retiring products across Progress. Our mission is to streamline operations and align cross functional teams to provide effective experience for all stakeholders when releasing new products, releasing product updates, and making pricing & packaging changes.

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with product and product marketing leaders to define product release scope and related objectives, communicate scope and milestones to supporting teams, and develop high-level program plan to capture major deliverables, cross functional dependencies, and milestone delivery dates.

Facilitate Cross-Functional Product delivery Sync meetings to support communication between various departments involved in the product delivery projects and coordinate teams on related dependencies and milestones.

Identify and manage potential risks and issues across teams that may impact product delivery timelines or outcomes. Proactively communicate and escalate risks to appropriate stakeholders for timely resolution.

Ensure that projects adhere to established quality standards and comply with internal policies and related industry best practices and regulations as defined by SMEs across functional domains.

Oversee the planning and execution of launches, coordinating product, engineering, legal, security compliance, system operations, marketing & commercial teams to ensure streamlined release and launch with appropriate communications to all stakeholders (internal teams, channel partners, and customers)

Manage ASANA with product delivery releases for dedicated set of product lines.

Identify complex release challenges and work with teams to develop solutions to improve operational efficiencies in process and operational workflows.

Develop deep knowledge of Product development, pricing & packaging, and go to market operations and cross functional dependencies and requirements to support product delivery projects.

Coordinate with the Release Train Engineers and other cross functional leaders throughout the program increment cycle to ensure key milestones are recognized and lead times considered. Strive to minimize dependencies when possible and help teams manage them as needed.

Excel at consensus building and conflict management to influence and affect change with cross functional teams responsible for launch activities.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience leading cross functional product launch and/or release teams required.

Proven experience in product release coordination or a related role.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working with all levels of stakeholders.

Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Familiarity with agile development methodologies is a plus.

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.  

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:  

Compensation 

Generous remuneration package

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment 

Vacation, Family, and Health

30 days paid annual vacation

An extra day off for your birthday

2 additional days off for volunteering

Premium healthcare and dental care coverage

Additional pension insurance

Well-equipped gym on-site

Co-funded Multisport card

Daycare Center for your little ones onsite

Flexible working hours and work-from-home allowance

Free underground parking with a designated space for bikes and electric scooters 

Apply now!  

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Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!