Technical Program Manager - Systems Software Engineering

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What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

The Pure Platform Engineering Team builds the industry’s most innovative, high-performance, and highly available portfolio of products that are designed for the most demanding mission critical applications. While we deliver a hardware storage array, over 90% of our engineering staff are software engineers. Our customers are the most important part of our business and they love FlashBlade for its simplicity of management, the constant flow of new and exciting upgrades, and ability to live on the cutting edge of technology while never taking downtime, ever.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING...

Pure Storage is seeking an energetic Technical Program Manager experienced in leading engineering projects and releases from conception through release.  Working with fellow TPMs you will utilize your skills to manage large scale hardware project schedules including software deliverables, identifying risks and communicating them to project stakeholders. You’ll be developing and exercising independent judgment and recommendations that translate into a course of action. You will also be challenged with responsibilities including:

• Manage technical projects or programs, develop and manage milestones, schedules and budgets.
  
  
• Interact with diverse technical and non-technical groups, spanning all organizational levels including executives.
  
  
• Develop and drive new processes, recommend tools or streamline existing processes.
  
  
• Use exceptional communication skills to understand and communicate project strategy, engineering issues and dependencies.
  
  
• Manage risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies among a cross-functional team of engineers.
  

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM...

• Technical aptitude, as evidenced by BS CS/EE, or related experience in technical/quantitative fields - or equivalent practical experience.
  
  
• 8+ years experience in project management in hardware product release.
  
  
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall Release Processes
  
  
• Customer service focus, with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams.
  
  
• A team player and creative thinker who is able to lead technical teams, cross functional groups and vendors.
  
  
• Sound organizational, project management, communication skills and product lifecycle knowledge.
  
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities efficiently.

The base salary range is: $152,000 - $229,000 per year. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level, and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information.

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