Programme Manager

About the role

Parser is looking for a dedicated Programme Manager to help coordinate and drive key initiatives across the organization. This role involves planning, tracking, and delivering projects that directly support the company's strategic goals and long-term vision. The Programme Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that timelines are met, resources are allocated effectively, and communication flows clearly between all stakeholders involved. This is a full-time position based in California, offering the chance to shape how programmes are organized and executed within a growing technology company.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver initiatives on schedule and within the defined scope of each programme.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables for multiple concurrent workstreams across the organization.
• Coordinate with engineering, product, and design teams to align on priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes for each initiative.
• Track programme progress consistently and report status updates to leadership and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Identify potential risks and blockers early in the process and propose practical mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and maintain thorough documentation to ensure alignment and shared understanding across all participants.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution across team members, partners, and external vendors to maximize efficiency and output.
• Support the definition of programme goals and measurable success metrics in close collaboration with senior leadership and sponsors.
• Drive continuous process improvements to increase efficiency in how projects are planned, reviewed, and ultimately executed across teams.
• Serve as a central point of contact for all programme-related questions, concerns, and escalations from internal and external parties.
• Maintain updated and accurate records of programme decisions, scope changes, and final outcomes for future reference and learning.
• Help onboard new team members and provide essential context on ongoing initiatives, objectives, and the broader programme vision.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to forecast budgets, monitor spending, and ensure programmes remain within approved allocations.
• Organize and present programme reviews to leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended next steps for continued progress.
• Ensure that all programme documentation, including plans and reports, follows established templates and meets the company's quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing programmes or projects in a professional environment with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt to changing demands without difficulty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables without requiring constant oversight or step-by-step guidance from others.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the capacity to adapt plans quickly as business priorities shift or new information becomes available.
• Attention to detail and a consistent habit of documenting processes, decisions, and outcomes thoroughly for transparency and accountability.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across different departments and disciplines to deliver coordinated results on complex initiatives.
• A degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field is expected and will be considered alongside professional background.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with agile or iterative project management methodologies and related frameworks is considered a helpful addition to your skill set.
• Prior experience working at a technology or software company in a similar programme or project management capacity.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and the ability to interpret programme metrics and present findings to non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members on project delivery, execution, and the adoption of best practices across teams.

Skills & tools

• Project management platforms for tracking tasks, timelines, milestones, and overall team progress across multiple programmes simultaneously.
• Spreadsheet and presentation software for compiling reports, sharing documentation, and presenting data to various audiences clearly.
• Communication and collaboration tools for coordinating work across distributed and local teams, including messaging and video platforms.
• Basic understanding of product development lifecycles and standard workflows commonly used in technology and software organizations.
• Data visualization tools for presenting programme progress, key metrics, and outcomes to leadership and other stakeholders effectively.
• Calendar and scheduling applications for managing meetings, deadlines, team availability, and cross-functional coordination across different time zones.

Practical notes

• This role is based in California and requires regular on-site presence at the company office during standard business hours.
• The Programme Manager will report directly to a senior leader within the organization and work closely with executive sponsors.
• Full-time hours are expected with some flexibility for meetings, collaborative sessions, and occasional adjustments to the daily schedule.
• The hiring process may include multiple rounds of interviews with different team members, managers, and senior leadership representatives.
• Benefits and additional details about the role are shared during the later stages of the interview and evaluation process.

About the company

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