Program Manager

## About the Role As a Program Manager at Digimarc, you will play a crucial role in managing complex programs and large projects across the full product lifecycle. You will be responsible for ensuring alignment with strategic goals and maximizing team outcomes. This role requires strong communication, scope management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer and will be expected to deliver projects on time, within budget, and at quality standards.

The Program Manager will be responsible for leading cross-functional execution, sequencing dependencies, aligning priorities, and collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams. You will define goals, success criteria, and program metrics, guiding prioritization and structured decision-making that balances technical and business needs. Your ability to track and communicate program performance, surface risks, blockers, and organizational friction, and support the rollout of new systems and processes will be essential.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in launching programs from the ground up and managing complex business-focused projects. You will be required to partner with various teams, including Legal, Marketing, Sales, and other departments to ensure product readiness and successful Go-To-Market launches.

## What You Will Do - Manage complex programs and large projects across the full product lifecycle - Deliver projects on time, within budget, and at quality standards - Develop new workflows, identify cost savings, and drive continuous efficiency improvements - Lead cross-functional execution and collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams - Define goals, success criteria, and program metrics - Track and communicate program performance and surface risks, blockers, and organizational friction - Support the rollout of new systems and processes - Organize and facilitate highly effective meetings for various audiences - Partner with Legal, Marketing, Sales, and other teams to ensure product readiness and successful Go-To-Market launches - Manage customer-facing projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders - Facilitate effective meetings at all levels and support program-level process improvements

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of Program Management experience - Experience with JIRA, SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, Teams, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar PMO tools - Experience with Agile methodologies, portfolio management tools, and executive-level reporting - Ability to manage projects or programs within software development organizations, preferably with platform or infrastructure teams - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and product management processes - Ability to collaborate with technical stakeholders and facilitate decisions - Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau or PowerBI - Strong communication, scope management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement skills

## Nice to Have - Experience with cloud-based project management tools - Knowledge of DevOps practices and principles - Experience with data analytics and visualization tools - Certification in program management or a related field

## Benefits and Perks - Opportunity to work with a leader in trust and security solutions - Competitive salary and benefits package - 25% travel allowance - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Flexible working hours and remote work options - Access to the latest technology and tools - Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs

- Tip: Highlight your experience with program management tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, or Smartsheet in your resume and cover letter.

• Ensure you have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and executive-level reporting.
• Showcase your ability to manage complex programs and projects, and provide specific examples of your accomplishments.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with cross-functional teams and your ability to collaborate with technical stakeholders.
• Research Digimarc's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals and mission.
• Practice your communication and presentation skills, as you will be required to facilitate effective meetings and communicate program performance.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with data analytics and visualization tools, and how you can apply this knowledge to drive business outcomes.