Program Manager in Glendale
Job Description
Optomi, in partnership with a leading global technology and entertainment company, is looking for a Program Manager to join their team! We’re seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to orchestrate complex software initiatives, foster collaborative team environments, and deliver high-impact results. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams in their Glendale office!
What the Right Candidate Will Enjoy:
- Working in a highly visible enterprise content planning / metadata space
- Leading and improving Agile delivery across cross-functional teams
- Building strong partnerships with engineering and business stakeholders
- Owning delivery clarity (scope, milestones, RAID, RACI, reporting) across initiatives
- Helping teams mature in Agile practices and strengthen team culture
- Exposure to a broad ecosystem of interconnected products and integrations (e.g., CPT/CAP/HIRO, etc.)
Experience of the Right Candidate:
- 4+ years in Technical Program Management (ideally supporting software application development)
- Proven experience as a Scrum Lead for cross-functional Agile teams
- Strong working knowledge of Jira and Confluence
- Experience with Smartsheet and/or Microsoft Project
- Solid understanding of SDLC processes and best practices
- Comfort operating across East + West Coast time zones (with occasional off-hours support)
- : UI development + metadata management exposure
- : Advanced Atlassian suite expertise (Jira/Confluence)
- : Metadata/version control/bulk title registration workflows; content planning, rights management, or metadata systems
Responsibilities of the Right Candidate:
- Lead Agile ceremonies: stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retros, demos
- Serve as a servant leader: facilitate discussions, guide decisions, and remove impediments
- Coach teams on Agile principles; drive continuous improvement and maturity
- Maintain transparent communication on achievements, plans, risks, priorities
- Build trust, accountability, and momentum across teams and leadership
- Use Agile delivery practices/tools (e.g., user stories, CI/testing concepts, Jira dashboards) to support quality delivery
- Develop and maintain program metrics and reporting (progress, quality, risks, opportunities)
- Create/manage delivery artifacts, including:
- Project + communication plans
- Working agreements, scope definitions
- RAID logs, RACI matrices, weekly status reports
- Identify/manage inter-team dependencies
- Monitor and drive resolution of issues, risks, blockers, delays
- Communicate delivery timelines and scope commitments to dependent engineering teams
- Coordinate lead-level syncs, project reviews, and executive-level status meetings
- Hold functional managers accountable for team commitments and deliverables