Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.
About the Role
As a Senior Program Manager (PMO), you will lead the Program Management Teams (PMTs) through release planning and execution for a set of products, while taking a strategic leadership role in managing high-impact initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence across a heavily matrixed organization.
You will work closely with Product Management and Engineering leaders, guiding teams through Agile methodologies, driving decisions that enhance product quality, and leveraging AI-driven tools to improve efficiency and decision-making. This is a highly visible role that involves reporting to c-suite stakeholders and collaborating across multiple functions to ensure successful delivery of programs critical to the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Program Leadership
- Lead complex, strategic projects impacting multiple product lines and business units.
- Drive alignment across stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of high-priority initiatives.
- Agile Leadership
- Champion Agile methodologies for assigned product lines, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coach teams on Agile principles.
- Program Lifecycle Management
- Manage all key milestones of product creation: inception, program approval, planning, development, organizational readiness, Beta/LCA, and release launch.
- Track and manage milestones, risks, and mitigations, providing weekly dashboards on program health.
- Ad Hoc Team Leadership
- Provide guidance to ad hoc teams, helping them make informed decisions that enhance product quality and customer experience.
- Act as a decision-making facilitator when teams face complex challenges.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Support, Documentation, Legal, Business Operations, and Partnerships teams.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing insights and recommendations for program success.
- Proactive AI Utilization
- Leverage AI-driven tools and analytics to improve program efficiency, automate reporting, and enhance decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to integrate AI into workflows for risk prediction, resource optimization, and faster delivery cycles.
- Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including c-suite stakeholders.
- Deliver clear, concise, and actionable updates on program status, risks, and decisions.
- Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and program outcomes.
- Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience shipping production software.
- 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies, with flexibility to adapt to organizational needs.
- Strong communicator and listener with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Experience in security and software security (application security) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent real-world experience.
Preferred Skills
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate in a heavily matrixed environment without direct reporting authority.
- Experience in managing global teams and complex, multi-site programs.
- Familiarity with AI tools and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
Black Duck considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Black Duck complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Black Duck also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.
