Program Manager - Waterloo, Canada - MAXON Computer

MAXON Computer

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat.

WHO WE ARE:

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community.

We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration - before, during and after purchase.

If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let's talk.

WHO WE ARE:
As a Program Manager at Maxon, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing cutting
edge software tools for 3D design, motion graphics and visual effects. From the renowned Cinema4D modeling and animation technology to the revolutionary editing capabilities of Red Giant and the industry
leading sculpting powers of ZBrush, Maxon empowers artists worldwide in bringing their visions to life.
Our Program Management team plays an instrumental role in delivering products that create stunning visual effects in top feature films, TV shows, commercials, enhance game cinematics, and generate compelling architectural visualizations. If this kind of creativity inspires you, let's talk.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Manage multiple concurrent medium to large-scale projects and balance competing priorities.-
Lead all aspects of program management for several of Maxon's product teams, ensuring that features are developed and delivered on time with the appropriate level of quality.-
Create project plans and drive deliveries ensuring that milestones and requirements are met.-
Coordinate with cross functional stakeholders to manage cross team dependencies.-
Effectively manage changes by partnering with key stakeholders to ensure the right decisions are made at the right time, changes are communicated, and plans are adjusted to align with goals and requirements.-
Identify risks, proactively drive risk mitigation plans, and remove roadblocks.-
Report project status clearly and transparently to a broad group of stakeholders at all levels of the organization.-
Drive alignment on process to optimize workflows, improve efficiency and release quality products

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing complex software projects.
Exceptional organizational skills with a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail and follow through.
A selfmotivated, proactive individual with a strong focus on process and metrics and a bias toward action.
An excellent communicator able to build relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders at different levels of the organization in a globally distributed team environment.
A strong understanding of Agile, Lean, and/or Scrum methodologies.
Experience identifying and managing complex technical dependencies.
Prior experience working in creative industries or with 3D technologies is a plus.
Fluent written and spoken English communication skillsWHAT WE OFFER:We're looking forward to hearing from you