Engineering Program Manager

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As a Program Manager you’ll lead a cross-functional team to deliver VideoAmp’s initiatives. To be successful in this role, the leader will need to build respect and excellent working relationships with multiple teams within VideoAmp.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for initiatives
  • Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
  • Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
  • Understand and assess critical paths and dependencies for delivering and shipping products and facilitate discussions between project teams, product management and engineering and across the business.
  • Perform risk management planning, identification, analysis, responses, monitoring and control on a project. Increase probability of positive results.
  • Establish success measures/product/feature KPIs and prepare statistics, KPI and trend reports. 
  • Evaluate existing processes and procedures. Make recommendations and drive process improvement and adoption of best practices (processes, tools, etc.) to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department

Requirements

  • Ability to operate in an Agile environment.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management; excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to review and improve on existing processes to be more effective while obtaining support & buy-in from teams and executive leadership.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; strong bias towards data-based decision making. 
  • Comfort with ambiguity.
  • Proven working experience in project / program management
  • Good knowledge of the SDLC life cycle
  • Prior experience with agile processes and methodologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail
  • Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods. Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
  • Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

VideoAmp offers competitive pay and benefits in a healthy environment and health aware culture. Perks include on site gym, subsidized lunch, vacation incentive and a great group of people in a fast paced and rapidly growing environment.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
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Location

Located adjacent to Santa Monica in the heart of West Los Angeles; 10 Freeway and Expo Line in immediate area.

An Insider's view of VideoAmp

What’s the vibe like in the office?

With a focus on culture and empowerment, we all have the freedom to be impactful, create value, and pursue a meaningful career in a fast growing space. I start every day energized by the people around us and excited for the challenges ahead.

Eric

VP OF ENGINEERING

What projects are you most excited about?

VideoAmp has given me the opportunity to be a part of monumental advancements in the advertising industry, embrace change, and always stay curious.

KRISTEN

Senior Sales Director

What are some things you learned at the company?

Since 2014, VideoAmp has given me so many opportunities to grow my skill set, techniques and processes as well as learn new ones. With Design at VideoAmp, I feel like we're doing something meaningful which motivates me to do more.

KALEHO

Principal Designer

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

At VideoAmp, success and fun go hand in hand. With a dynamic and supportive work environment, team members are able to thrive both professionally and personally, making their contributions even more impactful.

VALERIE

Director of Engineering

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Returning to the workforce after a “break” as a stay-at-home parent was daunting but working at VideoAmp has been transformative. Everyday I’m challenged, inspired and driven to exceed expectations and make a lasting impact as we strive to change the

KAREN

Strategic Client Manager

What are VideoAmp Perks + Benefits

VideoAmp Benefits Overview

We believe that being a great company means having a great team. That’s why we consider it our responsibility to create a solid foundation for well-being both inside and outside the office. Through our four pillars of greatness, we support our people’s health, family life, teamwork, and growth.

Here’s how:
Generous Parental Leave Policy
Unlimited PTO
401k Plan + Match
Employer Paid Health Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Social Hours
Mentorship Program
Team Bonding Events
Game Nights
Referral Bonuses
Healthy Snacks
Fitness Challenges

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Hubs and Offices meet in person for these events
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Videoamp's team fitness initiatives include In-office yoga, In-office fitness classes.
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
5%
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
12 Weeks parental leave and additional 12 weeks to birthing parent.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Fertility benefits
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
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Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Summer Break during the week or 4th of July and Winter Break is Christmas through New Year's.
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
We sponsor $5.00 a meal - up to 15 weekly.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Based on Location due to building rules and regulations
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Customized development tracks
Virtual coaching services

Additional Perks + Benefits

We believe that being a great company means having a great team. That’s why we consider it our responsibility to create a solid foundation for well-being both inside and outside the office. Through our four pillars of greatness, we support our people’s health, family life, teamwork, and growth.

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