BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.

What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse? 

The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions. 

Pure is blazing trails and setting records:

• For ten straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant 
• Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
• Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
• And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go

If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

Join our dynamic team as an Agile Technical Program Manager in the Digital Transformation Group.  Your leadership will drive project success, ensuring efficient delivery and fostering collaboration across teams. If you are a strong leader, energetic self-starter, strategic thinker, and passionate about agile program management, we invite you to join us!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• Efficiently manage project resources, optimizing utilization, and ensure maximum productivity within defined constraints.
• Monitor and ensure the quality of deliverables, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement based on your experience and insights.
• Leverage your experience to navigate unforeseen challenges, adapt methodologies when necessary, and drive innovation within project execution.
• Proactively identify risks, leverage your experience to develop robust mitigation strategies, and make critical decisions to keep Digital Transformation Group projects on course.
• Manage and oversee all stages of the project lifecycle from inception to retirement, ensuring alignment with business goals, and optimizing processes across phases.
• Engage with stakeholders at various levels, including senior management, clients, and cross-functional teams, to gather requirements, communicate progress, and manage expectations throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead and empower project teams, delegating tasks, fostering a collaborative environment, and mentoring junior team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive analytics strategy across multiple projects within a program, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Apply Agile principles and best practices as an experienced scrum master managing multiple scrum teams.
• Run Agile ceremonies, sessions, and workshops to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information sciences or related field or equivalent experience
• Must have 8+ years of meaningful experience in program/project management experience with proven track record in delivering complex, enterprise, or cross-functional projects.  
• Experience in managing IT projects strongly preferred

Agile Qualifications

• Must have Agile experience
• Experienced scrum master managing multiple scrums teams applying scrum principles and best practices strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian and other project management tooling (JIRA, Confluence, JQL, Dashboards, Smartsheets) strongly preferred
• SAFe certified, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) preferred

Other Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working on complex projects touching various components across applications and stack layers
• Experience with cloud technologies strongly preferred
• Highly organized, great attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through, prioritizing across multiple concurrent initiatives and shifting demands
• Proven problem solver with the strong interpersonal skills to influence, maintain positive relationships, and collaborate with people at all levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and deliver messages across a broad range of audiences
• Team player – our teams will rely on your leadership and cooperation is key to success
• Expertise with collaboration tools (G-Suite, Zoom, Slack, and Confluence) strongly preferred

BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.

Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.

Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.

PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.

Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.

Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com.

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