Sr. R&D Program Manager at Pendo

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s or equivalent work experience
  • Must be self driven in a fast-paced environment
  • Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
  • Knowledge of basic and/or advanced agile methodologies
  • Exceptional skills in leadership, communication, time management, facilitation, and organization
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Relevant work experience in product development lifecycle (PDLC)

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Pendo leadership and key partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives
  • Own and execute Pendo’s whole product launch process
  • Understands the basic and advanced agile methodologies and knows how to apply them from knowledge and experience that fits Pendo, pillar and/or teams
  • Owns pillar/squad specific reporting on progress, roadmap updates, internal metrics, risk management, communication plan, go-to-market activities and hold people accountable to ensure business goals are met
  • Lead initiatives/projects by staying aligned on scope, business goals, operational model and securing cross-functional alignment
  • Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with internal/external stakeholders
  • Explore unique new opportunities to solve problems
  • Lead and facilitate key stakeholder meetings such as; pillar/squad/scrum team leadership syncs, initiative kickoffs, go-to-market kickoffs, agile ceremonies; such as retrospectives, sprint plannings
  • Participate in weekly Program Management team meetings to share learnings and improvements

Skills

Agile
Scrum
Program Management
Product Launch
Roadmap Planning
Risk Management
Stakeholder Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Go-to-Market

Pendo

Enhances product experience and digital adoption

About Pendo

Pendo enhances digital products by providing solutions for product experience and digital adoption. Its platform integrates with clients' existing software, offering tools for in-app messaging, user analytics, and feedback collection. This allows businesses to understand user behavior and improve their products based on data-driven insights. Pendo primarily serves software companies, tech startups, and enterprises in the SaaS sector, charging subscription fees for access to its services. Unlike competitors, Pendo focuses specifically on user engagement and experience, helping clients guide users through new features and updates. The goal is to help businesses meet user expectations and achieve growth in a competitive market.

Raleigh, North CarolinaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$455.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms could threaten Pendo's market share.
Rapid AI innovation may outpace Pendo's integration capabilities, risking competitive edge loss.
Integration risks from Zelta AI acquisition could disrupt Pendo's operations if mismanaged.

Differentiation

Pendo integrates seamlessly with existing products, enhancing user engagement and feedback collection.
The platform offers in-app messaging, user analytics, and feedback tools for product improvement.
Pendo's AI-driven insights provide a comprehensive view of user behavior and product performance.

Upsides

Pendo's acquisition of Zelta AI enhances its AI capabilities for customer feedback analysis.
Partnership with Google Cloud's Vertex AI boosts product discovery and user personalization.
Pendo's $200 million ARR and customer growth highlight its strong market position.

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