Senior Program Manager, Operations

About VSCO

At VSCO, our mission is to nurture creativity so you can make it. We are a leading photo and video editor with a library of 200+ premium quality presets and tools, an easy-to-use video editor, and a curated collection of photography of all genres, styles and aesthetics from our global community of talented creators. We are looking for humble overachievers and self-starters who are naturally curious, highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. We foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, ambition, and progress.

About you

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager who is passionate about Agile practices and excels in executing complex programs within dynamic environments. As a Program Manager, you will partner with Product and Engineering to deliver amazing products to market, supporting agile teams, and partnering to complete complex programs while navigating constraints.This role requires exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and meets the qualifications outlined below, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and play a key role in driving the successful delivery of programs and products to market.

The day-to-day

• Enable the delivery of products in a complex multi-disciplinary, multi-team environment, collaborating with stakeholders to articulate Epics and stories, manage product roadmaps, and mitigate risks.
• Coach and mentor Product Studio teams (Product, Design, Engineering, Marketing) to achieve effective outcomes using agile ways of working.
• Support Product and Engineering Managers and teams in creating valuable user stories and sprint goals to ensure continuous value delivery.
• Facilitate agile events and provide operations support to multi-team cross functional programs to deliver products.
• Partner with the Director of Program Management to promote agile practices and ensure alignment with company values and principles.
• Advocate for a culture of continuous improvement and learning through retrospectives and other feedback loops.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Agile delivery-focused roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Kanban facilitator, RTE).
• 5+ years of experience as a program manager or in a similar role, successfully delivering complex projects within dynamic environments.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with effective prioritization abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate cross-functional teams towards common goals.
• Experience with Jira project set up, reporting and roadmapping and proficiency in Confluence page development and maintenance.

Nice to haves

• Experience in a startup environment, especially one seeking market fit.
• Agile coaching certification from a reputable organization.
• Experience working in two or more Agile frameworks.

Job Perks

• A virtual first workplace with quarterly company-wide travel events to connect and play.
• Competitive Salary & Equity
• Healthcare insurance, vision, dental insurance for employees and families
• Flexible vacation policy
• Creative Fridays, VSCO Create weeks (our version of hack week), and so much more.

Why VSCO?

We value the creative process and our employees’ opinions — input is encouraged, regardless of your position or title. We want to work with people who are driven and demonstrate initiative in taking our mission to the next level.

We believe in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us human, welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We’re proud to foster diverse perspectives within VSCO as we continue to build an inclusive culture.

Compensation

The base salary for this position may vary based on several factors, including the approved job level. The base salary range for this role is $152,520 - $173,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for bonuses and equity (i.e. stock options). The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks are also offered for this position.

Please note: At VSCO, we take the health and safety of our employees and their families seriously. Because this position will require regular travel for company events, it is required that the successful candidate of this role shows proof of vaccination against COVID-19. As an equal opportunity employer, VSCO will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local law. The application window for this role will be open until at least 4/8/2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.