Senior Program Manager in Samsung Ads Project

About our Team

Samsung Ads is an advanced advertising technology company in rapid growth that focuses on enabling brands to connect with Samsung TV audiences as they are exposed to digital media by using the industry’s most comprehensive data to build the world’s smartest advertising platform. Being part of an international company such as Samsung and doing business around the world means that we get to work on the most challenging projects with stakeholders and teams located around the globe.

We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven individual with a strong background in Program Management in Samsung Ads Product and Engineering (P&E) Organization. Additionally we are looking for the individual who will be able to take care also about the operations part. you will contribute to the development of Strategic planning & Intake, Quarterly roadmap planning and execution process. You support improved organizational efficiency through continuous improvement of internal processes. You will manage a collection of Organizational metrics and derive insights from the data to recommend operational improvements.

The ideal candidate should be able to manage complex technology projects also with schedules in different time zones. Expect to work between all teams to ensure that the teams are doing planning and execution.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work with Samsung’s global teams and Product and Engineering Teams to deliver strategic programs.
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
• Create program plans, manage schedules, and own end to end program delivery with a focus on high quality and on time delivery.
• Meticulously plan and conduct workshops with a large group of audience.
• Define program deliverables and drive accountability through tracking and follow up on action items to closure.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
• Produce program reports for stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate program risks early, promoting a smoother path to success and reducing potential disruptions.
• Conduct scrums and steering committee meetings to bring alignment.
• Provide uniform stakeholder experience through consistent communication, transparency regarding program status, resource requirements, priorities, risks, and issues.
• Take care about junior employees responsible for the operations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in project/program management role managing software development projects.
• Working experience with technical teams, including product management, operations, engineering, etc.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills with an ability to multitask.
• Ability to correctly present the urgency of issues and escalating appropriately.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in Agile software lifecycle methodology with hands-on experience in JIRA Platform and Confluence.

Nice to have

• Experience in Analytics and Reports in JIRA like Easy BI
• Experience in the digital advertising, Mobile, and/or Smart TV space is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in shipping consumer and/or enterprise solutions.
• Experience simultaneously working on multiple programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience communicating effectively across organizational structures and multiple management levels.
• PMP certification is a plus.

We offer

• Team:
• Friendly working atmosphere
• Wide range of trainings (technical / soft-skills / e-learning platform)
• Opportunity to work in multiple projects
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural team 
• Working with the latest technologies on the market
• Monthly integration budget
• Possibility to attend local and foreign conferences
• Opportunity to participate in science research (scientific papers, project proposals, patents applications, development of own side-projects)
• Equipment:
• Laptop and PC workstation + 2 external monitors
• OS: Windows, Linux
• Benefits:
• Private medical care (possibility to add family members)
• Multisport card
• Life insurance
• Lunch card
• A partial reimbursement of the cost of an English language course
• Possibility to learn Korean for free
• Variety of discounts (Samsung products, theaters, restaurants)
• Unlimited free access to Copernicus Science Center for you and your friends
• Possibility to test new Samsung products
• Location:
• Office in Warsaw Spire near metro station
• Attractive relocation package
• Hybrid model of work – 3 days from the office per week