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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Technical Program ManagementProject RoadmapsRisk ManagementDependency ManagementCross-functional CollaborationProduct Development LifecycleAgile MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementIoT PlatformsTransportation Technology

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote, and are there location requirements?

This is a remote role, but candidates must be based in Brazil.

What is the salary or compensation for this Technical Program Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Technical Program Manager role?

The role requires advanced English fluency, skilled facilitation, communication, listening, and a strong understanding of agile practices, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

What is the company culture like at Platform Science?

The company has an engaging, diverse group of employees with different experiences and perspectives, valuing thoughtful actions, empathy, resiliency, creativity, transparency, and operating as one team.

What makes a strong candidate for this Technical Program Manager position?

Strong candidates excel as skilled facilitators, communicators, and listeners with advanced English fluency, experience in agile estimation, managing dependencies and risks, fostering cross-team alignment, and promoting continuous improvement.

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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