Senior Project Manager

The worldwide data management software market is massive (According to IDC, the worldwide database software market, which it refers to as the database management systems software market, was forecasted to be approximately $82 billion in 2023 growing to approximately $137 billion in 2027. This represents a 14% compound annual growth rate). At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading developer data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading developer data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

The Role

We are looking for a talented, experienced, and driven Senior Project Manager to help us drive functional excellence within MongoDB’s Technical Services organization. Our portfolio is broad and highly cross-functional, with each day bringing new challenges and opportunities. 

In this role, you will lead diverse strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, support team development, and deliver impactful results. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, develop and execute project plans, provide operational support, assist in goal setting and metrics reporting, own field communications, and drive initiatives to completion. As part of our team, you’ll assess complex challenges and make quick and thoughtful decisions. You’ll anticipate obstacles, pivot as needed, and take reasonable risks to maximize our collective impact. You’ll work with a diverse group of people in an inclusive and high trust culture. 

Should I apply?

If you are passionate about building things for the long term, are eager to learn, and willing to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed. We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Vancouver; Austin, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA;  or the Bay Area for our hybrid working model. Remote arrangements may be discussed for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a Leader. Oversee and manage cross-functional projects to drive improvements across the organization and on behalf of our customers
• Own the Details. Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, other artifacts to ensure ownership and delivery against non-arbitrary milestones and deadlines
• Detest surprises. Define objectives, scope, and deliverables in partnership with our stakeholders to ensure alignment and lay the ground rules for success
• Want to #BuildTogether. Create the conditions for effective collaboration. Facilitate effective communications, forums, and meaningful updates to build credibility and earn trust across all audiences levels. You will prioritize relationship building naturally
• Have a knack for looking around corners. Identify and mitigate risks and issues, manage constraints, and be nimble enough to pivot as needed to ensure successful outcomes
• Index on curiosity. Be interested and open to taking on new challenges. Have an itch to introspect via performance insights, data and other key metrics to figure out what we can learn and improve on as a team
• Live in the future. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, high standards, and operational excellence through the implementation of mechanisms, processes, and best practices for scale. What works today might not work tomorrow. Think that way
• Be a good human. Leave your ego at the door. Practice being vocally self critical. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to others. Promote a  collaborative culture. Enable accountability. Act with integrity

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project and/or program management
• Proven successes (and learnings from failures) in delivering multiple complex and dynamic projects
• Ability to think long term and see the big picture, to build consensus to make everyone more successful
• Demonstrable qualitative and quantitative skills. You understand and have dug into the data, with strong critical thinking skills to gather insights and support impactful decision making
• Flexibility and adaptability. Able to think on one’s feet, bridge gaps, and be creative in defining new or evolving problem spaces and generating solutions
• High bar communication. Able to convince, influence, and translate across a diverse set of technical and non-technical groups
• Likes working in a complex, fast-paced, “start-up l