Release Project Manager Product and Technology PMO
Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds, and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-centric, collaborative, fast-paced and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth.
Are you solution-oriented, proactive, and passionate to drive successful project outcomes by navigating shifting priorities in a highly technical Product and Technology organization delivering AI solutions?
We’re looking for an exceptional Release Project Manager for the Product and Technology PMO, who is ready to drive the future of mobility with us!
Daily Responsibilities:
Manages the planning, scheduling, and deployment of software releases
Coordinates Release processes between different teams
Conducts release readiness and milestone reviews
Align with other Project managers and engineering teams to ensure the clarity of the release cope
Remove all impediments towards the release
Drives release process improvement
Report on project status, maintaining the product dashboard and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Continuously manage priorities while addressing potential change requests such as new commitment requests, implementation challenges, escalations, and delays between teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (required)
Master’s degree or PMP/PMI certification (preferred)
2+ years of experience in project/program management, preferably in a global organization
Experience with AI, human machine interfaces, Edge and Cloud software development, or automotive applications
Demonstrated success in release management and project management for products
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to drive cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple releases and timelines.
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, PowerBI).
Strong interest in and experience with state of art software release methodologies, continuous integration and delivery
Chef de Projet de Release - PMO Produits et Technologies
Notre équipe est dédiée à repousser les limites de l’innovation en intelligence artificielle, avec un siège social à Burlington, Massachusetts (États-Unis) et 16 autres bureaux répartis en Europe, en Asie et en Amérique du Nord. Nous réunissons des profils variés et des compétences diversifiées autour d’un objectif commun: faire progresser la prochaine génération d’expériences utilisateur dans le domaine du transport. Notre culture est centrée sur le client, collaborative, dynamique et agréable, avec des opportunités continues d’apprentissage et de développement pour soutenir votre évolution professionnelle. Êtes-vous orienté solutions, proactif et passionné par la réussite des projets dans un environnement technique exigeant, axé sur les produits et les technologies de l’IA. Nous recherchons un Chef de Projet de Lancement exceptionnel pour rejoindre notre PMO Produits et Technologies et contribuer à façonner l’avenir de la mobilité!
Responsabilités:
Gérer la planification, l’ordonnancement et le déploiement du logiciel
Coordonner les processus de lancement entre les différentes équipes
Mener des revues de préparation au déploiement du logiciel
Mener et coordonner des revues de jalons clés au succès des déploiements
Collaborer avec les chefs de projet et les équipes d’ingénierie pour clarifier la portée des versions du logiciel
Supprimer tous les obstacles au bon déroulement des lancements
Piloter l’amélioration continue des processus de lancement
Suivre l’état d’avancement des projets, maintenir le tableau de bord produit et les indicateurs clés de performance (KPI)
Gérer en continu les priorités tout en répondant aux demandes de changement, aux nouveaux engagements, aux défis d’implémentation, aux escalades et aux retards entre les équipes
Exigences:
Diplôme en administration des affaires, ingénierie, informatique ou domaine connexe (obligatoire)
Diplôme de master ou certification PMP/PMI (préféré)
Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience en gestion de projet ou de programme, idéalement dans une organisation internationale
Expérience dans les domaines de l’IA, des interfaces homme-machine, du développement logiciel Edge et Cloud, ou des applications automobiles
Succès démontré en gestion de projet et de lancement de produits
Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles pour mobiliser des équipes transverses et géographiquement dispersées
Solides compétences organisationnelles pour gérer plusieurs lancements et échéanciers
Maîtrise avancée des méthodologies de gestion de projet (Agile, Waterfall, Hybride) et des outils (Jira, MS Project, PowerBI)
Intérêt marqué et expérience dans les méthodologies de lancement logiciel de pointe, l’intégration continue et le déploiement continu
Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.
As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes:
- Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
- Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
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- Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
- Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.
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