Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
The highly organized and goal oriented Associate Technical Program Manager (you!) will help drive collaboration for cross-functional project teams by partnering with Technical Program Managers to define and execute towards detailed project plans. You will develop and evolve your skills to utilize proven project management methodologies (i.e. project plans, RAID logs, communications plans…) that will help the development teams achieve their objectives. You will work closely alongside technical program managers, engineering managers, developers, product managers, designers and other key business partners.
In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Technical Program Management which is a function within our engineering organization. This is a highly valued team of professionals that support the most critical cross-functional projects for the department. The team has strong interpersonal connections, providing individuals an internal network for knowledge sharing and professional growth within the job family.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with TPMs to drive efficient and effective delivery of key initiatives that impact multiple zones and/or departments
- Create and maintain project management artifacts including (but not limited to): communication plans, risk logs, decision logs, escalation procedures, project schedules, scope statements, high-level and detailed business requirements, technical specification documents
- Assist in assigned areas of the project management life cycle: Plan, schedule and ensure execution of project tasks, milestones, and deliverables
- Facilitate project team meetings
- Regularly communicate progress to program managers and stakeholders
SUCCESSFUL ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER CANDIDATES HAVE:
- Project management or related skills preferred
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and can use judgment to articulate the importance of an issue
- Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong time management skills
- The ability to deal with ambiguity and prioritize tasks in response to unexpected changes in priorities/requests
- Ability to proactively approach tasks
- Strong intuition and ability to develop and maintain high trust and to be comfortable working with limited instruction and guidance
- High emotional intelligence
- Ability to manage high-priority workloads
- Naturally collaborative and partner-oriented nature
- An appetite to Hustle Every Day with zero ego
About Us
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
- You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
- You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
- You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
- You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.
WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter both in and out of the “office”. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Boston, MA; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; Madrid, Spain; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C.
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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
About The Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide’s leading family of brands—including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more—help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you’ll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.
