AddressWho We Are:
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, Stitcher, SXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) 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.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM's vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
How you'll make an impact:
Perform Technical Program/Project Management for SXM Automotive Audio Embedded Client and SDK Development. Serve as Agile ScrumMaster for these programs, interacting with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are fully met. In addition, the position will also require serving as Technical Feature Lead for strategic technical features, which involves providing Project Management for the development of the client feature and coordinating with other technical groups which the client feature depends upon (cloud API team, cloud services, satellite hardware/firmware/middleware, and IT) to ensure that the client feature is successfully developed, coordinating specifications, joint integrations/troubleshooting, and managing issues.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of being a technical project management professional for complex projects with multiple dependencies across multiple technologies. This position requires a detail-oriented individual that is a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team environment.
What you'll do:
Direct, manage, and deliver embedded client/SDK programs from beginning to end.
Develop project and staffing plans and associated communications documents.
Setup and manage an Agile development team and fill the role of Scrum Master to deliver embedded clients.
Call, own, and conduct various team meetings (daily scrum, backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives).
Directly manage Agile efforts (Sprints, Kanban efforts), monitoring status/burndown, providing regular up-to-date status, and ensuring team meets goals. Provide executive reviews, monitor productivity of all contributors, and create automated/semi-automated methods to do so.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Determine project trajectory (project burndown) based upon tasks and resources, and take measures to ensure that product/business stakeholder goals are met.
Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and take steps to ensure that these needs are addressed
Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Lead the development of high-quality presentations for use in regular executive briefings.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and escalate as needed to Sr. Management.
Utilize project management software / issue tracking to create focused issues lists for tracking.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Plan, schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Develop and track progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
Directly work with other groups to determine technical dependencies; oversee Joint Integration Testing/Troubleshooting Events.
What you'll need:
This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As required by ITAR, to perform this position you must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
BS in Engineering/Computer Science disciplines or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in developing and delivering high technology products, including a minimum of 4 years of technical program/project management experience.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications.
Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel [including Macros], PowerPoint, Access).
Extensive capability and experience to work with Software Development Tools Suites such as JIRA, Rational Team Center (RTC), etc.
Experience with Requirements and Test Management Software such as JAMA, HPQC, etc.
Capability with scripting languages such as Python and Ruby a major plus.
Background in managing multiple, complex engineering projects in a cross-functional environment.
Experience as a Scrum Master in running a distributed, and at times cross functional, Agile scrum team of developers, testers and product owners
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Ability to embrace, and define when needed, best practices as they relate to Agile and Waterfall project management
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products and make recommendations to mitigate.
Experience in communicating status, risks and issues to project team and Sr. Management.
Experience in program managing mid-large sized Software Integration/Implementation projects
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Occasional travel required.
Occasional after-hour work required, to support critical tasks within a 24/7 environment.
PMI certification is a plus.
Good public speaking and presentation skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to "internal client" and customer service principles.
Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
Spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills.
Creative writing ability.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $120,000 to $140,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
