Product Delivery Manager - Data and Analytics Platform

Product Delivery Manager - Data and Analytics Platform

Bloomberg runs on data. It's our business and our product. From the biggest banks to the most elite hedge funds, financial institutions need timely, accurate data to capture opportunities and evaluate risk in fast-moving markets. The Data & Analytics Product Delivery Management Office (PDMO) works closely with Engineering to build empowered, autonomous and multi-disciplinary teams delivering the right products, in the right way, as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As a Program Manager in the Data & Analytics PDMO you will join a dynamic team of Program Managers responsible for building cultures of collaboration and driving the execution of business critical and strategic cross-functional initiatives throughout Bloomberg. In this capacity, you will lead on complex and multi-year programs ensuring accountability and high quality of delivery. You will also be aligned with the BQuant organization where you will have the opportunity to improve planning and delivery, while working with teams to improve their agile practices. Bloomberg's BQuant platform has enabled users to develop sophisticated financial applications on-top of Bloomberg's data and services. Customers are able to programmatically access Bloomberg's data; build and analyze factors; screen securities for investable ideas; backtest custom trading strategies; and much more, all through BQuant's unique portal. We are looking for an enthusiastic problem solver and an experienced Program Manager to join us and help deliver these efforts!

This position is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in our San Francisco office and 2 days per week remote.

We will trust you to:

• Manage complex, cross-functional projects throughout the development lifecycle from inception through launch.
• Build and thoroughly understand robust roadmaps that set the right expectations with stakeholders, see around corners, anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Assess, adapt and introspect right-fit delivery framework (methodologies, tools and techniques) most appropriate to help the team achieve their goal as efficiently as possible.
• Improve team's performance by helping them to continuously reflect and improve, encouraging team cohesiveness through leadership and mentoring to facilitate successful delivery.
• Act as a coach and mentor to members of the scrum teams, product and program management, and leadership and be able to lead by example when necessary.
• Above all else, foster and model a collaborative team environment driven to build great software while having fun.

• 4+ years of experience in a program management capacity, including all aspects from process development to execution.
• 4+ years of experience working with agile development practices and proven track record of implementing Agile to new and existing teams, including acting as Scrum Leader.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience managing and maintaining a portfolio of projects, prioritizing and categorization of tasks, costs and risks in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated strong performance in prior roles with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Results-oriented attitude and ability to follow through on tasks in a timely and responsible manner.
• Success with building cultures of collaboration with people across organizations, including senior management, clients, and business partners.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure, architecture.
• Foundational knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and software development methodologies.
• BA, BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technology field.

• Experience working with Quant Products.
• Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Professional (CSM or CSP).
• Experience using JIRA for planning and tracking.
• PMP, SAFe Certification.