Program Manager at BlueCat

Belgrade, Serbia

BlueCat Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

  • 1-3 years' experience managing software related projects & releases
  • Strong knowledge of Jira, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with Agile software development (asset)
  • Agile certifications (asset)
  • University Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or a background in development (asset)
  • PMP Certification (asset)
  • Understanding of SaaS and Microservices (asset)
  • Experience or knowledge in computer networking, DNS, or IPAM (asset)

Responsibilities

  • Manage and facilitate the operation of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process throughout the release cycle
  • Participate and coordinate release plans with Product Management & Engineering teams
  • Track progress and status of the release, including progress on backlog refinement, development, quality assurance, and documentation
  • Work closely with the Program Management team to align schedules and dependencies across the product portfolio
  • Communicate release status to primary stakeholders, including risk management and impact assessment of changes to scope or effort
  • Ensure that deployment/distribution plans are followed
  • Coordinate with Product Management, Customer Care, and Marketing, on internal and external communication
  • Provide final sign off that the release has met all criteria
  • Lead release retrospectives to improve the release process, program productivity and product quality
  • Cross-team coordination and management of activities with Product Management, Build Engineering, Quality, Development, Customer Care, Marketing, and Sales Operations
  • Active involvement in coordinating and ensuring assignment and ownership of critical product elements such as internationalization, internal training, escrow provisions, and quality/compliance standard assessments
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the PLM process

Skills

Program Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Stakeholder Management
Release Management
Risk Management

BlueCat

Provides Adaptive DNS and network security solutions

About BlueCat

BlueCat Networks provides Adaptive DNS solutions that improve network security, efficiency, and management of hybrid cloud environments. Their products include DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions, which help businesses automate network functions, minimize risks, and comply with industry standards. Unlike many competitors, BlueCat focuses on transforming DNS into a security asset, enabling organizations to quickly identify and address network threats. The company aims to support enterprises in their digital transformation efforts by offering a unified view of their network, simplifying tasks for DevOps and NetOps teams through automation.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
$27MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Employee Recognition Program

Risks

Integration challenges from LiveAction acquisition may disrupt operations and customer service.
Expansion in APAC exposes BlueCat to competition from established local players.
Zero Trust DNS introduction may face resistance, slowing adoption rates.

Differentiation

BlueCat specializes in Adaptive DNS, enhancing network security and hybrid cloud management.
Their solutions automate network functions, reducing risks and ensuring compliance.
BlueCat transforms DNS into a robust defense line, rapidly detecting network threats.

Upsides

Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions boosts need for BlueCat's DNS management tools.
Zero Trust security models create opportunities for BlueCat's DNS-based security solutions.
Acquisition of LiveAction enhances BlueCat's network performance monitoring capabilities.

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