Technical Program Manager at Platform Science

Brazil

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Transportation, IoT, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be based in Brazil (remote)
  • Advanced English fluency
  • Skilled facilitator, communicator, and listener with a strong understanding of team dynamics and cross-functional collaboration
  • Team player who leads without formal authority; brings people together to create alignment rather than being a communication go between
  • Passion for product strategy, agile, and traditional project management methodologies; able to assess and adapt processes to the specific needs of a project and teams
  • A continuous learner who embraces feedback and is motivated to improve personal and team practices
  • 5+ years of program/project management experience in a SaaS/PaaS or tech organization
  • Demonstrated ability to manage moderate complexity initiatives and track progress across multiple stakeholders
  • Prior experience as a product manager, engineer, or scrum master/agile coach is helpful
  • Agile, Scrum, or Project Management certifications are preferred
  • Experience with Infrastructure teams supporting engineering led initiatives preferred
  • Experience with driving hardware ODM development projects from start to finish preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support Product and Engineering Managers to deliver on initiatives involving multiple teams both internal and external to Platform Science
  • Develop project roadmaps and adaptive plans to continually identify critical path, dependencies, risks, and unknowns; ensure progress is transparent and visible to leadership
  • Manage dependencies, get ahead of risks, and surface information that will allow the teams to make good strategic decisions and tradeoffs
  • Understand the product strategy and key business objectives; ensure the team has a shared purpose, shared understanding, and a sense of urgency to deliver against these objectives
  • Support the teams with agile estimation and forecasting; track progress towards “working software” deliverables using empirical data while helping the team inspect and adapt to deliver high quality, well-tested solutions that meet/exceed the project timelines and objectives
  • Work closely with Product Operations coordinating releases with internal teams and partners
  • Build bridges and create alignment; facilitate collaboration, teamwork, and communication to ensure we are operating effectively as one-team across Platform Science
  • Actively identify areas of improvement; apply systems thinking and lean principles to streamline efficiency and value delivery
  • Promote a trusting and safe environment that allows team members to engage in healthy debate and collaborative problem solving

Skills

Technical Program Management
Project Roadmaps
Risk Management
Dependency Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Product Development Lifecycle
Agile Methodologies
Stakeholder Management
IoT Platforms
Transportation Technology

Platform Science

Fleet management solutions for large operators

About Platform Science

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for the transportation industry, focusing on telematics and fleet management solutions. Their products include a connected vehicle platform, mobile device management, and a fleet management portal, which help large fleet operators transition from outdated systems to more advanced technology. These tools enable fleet operators to manage mobile devices and applications, monitor operations, and ensure safety and maintenance through a single portal. Unlike competitors, Platform Science emphasizes ease of use and quick deployment, making it accessible for clients. The goal is to enhance efficiency, improve the driver experience, and provide future-proof solutions for fleet management.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$350.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging IoT fleet management startups increase competition in the market.
Economic downturns may reduce investment in fleet management technologies.
Reliance on OEM partnerships poses risks if relationships are disrupted.

Differentiation

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for modern telematics solutions.
The company provides enterprise-grade applications tailored for large fleet operators.
Platform Science's platform is easy to use and ready out of the box.

Upsides

Platform Science raised $125 million to accelerate innovation in transportation.
Partnerships with OEMs and companies like Averitt enhance their market position.
ISO 27001 certification boosts trust and compliance in fleet management.

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