Staff Program Planner at Shift5

Tampa, Florida, United States

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

Requirements

  • 2+ years of project planning, consulting, or business intelligence experience
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience with project scheduling tools such as Smartsheet or Monday.com
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to multitask, problem-solve independently, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment in managing risks and escalations
  • Preferred:
  • Experience in Financial Technology (FinTech) and/or Payments
  • Familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies
  • Prior experience supporting corporate programs or cross-functional projects

Responsibilities

  • Program Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain accurate schedules using Smartsheet, Monday.com, and other PMO tools
  • Monitor progress, analyze impacts to milestones, and generate critical path analyses
  • Support project Go-Live readiness and Day 1 activities
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Create and maintain trackers, meeting minutes, change controls, closure reports, and other artifacts
  • Deliver accurate and timely reports to leadership, escalating risks/issues when appropriate
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation that supports decision-making and compliance
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Monitor scope, schedule, and budget for variances
  • Proactively identify risks and issues, escalating with sound judgment
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinate across departments to align deliverables and dependencies
  • Ensure interdependencies are managed to maintain program cohesion
  • Foster strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication
  • Financial & Performance Tracking
  • Support financial reporting and portfolio-level analysis
  • Track program performance metrics and progress against objectives
  • Provide tools and dashboards (spreadsheets, diagrams, process maps) to improve visibility

Skills

Smartsheet
Monday.com
Program Planning
Scheduling
Critical Path Analysis
Risk Management
Project Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
Financial Tracking
Portfolio Analysis
Change Control
Root Cause Analysis

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$104.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.
Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.
Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.
The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.
Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.
Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.
U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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