Manager / Sr. Manager - Strategy & Operations (R&D)
AiDash
Operations
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024
Who is AiDash?
AiDash is making critical infrastructure industries climate-resilient and sustainable with satellites and AI. Using our full-stack SaaS solutions, customers in electric, gas, and water utilities, transportation, and construction are transforming asset inspection and maintenance - and complying with biodiversity net gain mandates and carbon capture goals. Our customers deliver ROI in their first year of deployment with reduced costs, improved reliability, and achieved sustainability goals.
What will you do?
We are seeking a seasoned Strategy & Operations professional , who can work with technology leadership at AiDash, in defining and executing strategic programs across engineering teams (comprising of R&D, Application Engineering, Professional Services etc.). TPM will develop detailed roadmaps, manage multiple technology programs, ensure alignment with organizational goals, and enhance efficiency across teams.
Planning:
- Support technology leaders in defining short-term and long-term plans for technology groups.Create programs aligned with strategic priorities.
Roadmap Management:
- Develop and maintain detailed program roadmaps, timelines, and milestones.
Program Orchestration:
- Manage and track multiple technology programs.
- Ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Create a matrix to monitor specific programs and incorporate a governance system.
Weekly Business Review:
- Run the weekly business review, including identifying callouts, metric bridges, and action items.
Issue Resolution:
- Proactively identify potential risks and issues.
- Develop strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
Reporting:
- Create comprehensive program reports and presentations for cross-functional leadership.
- Highlight progress, challenges, and recommendations.
Process Improvement:
- Implement and refine processes to enhance efficiency, communication, and collaboration across teams.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for program-related communications.
- Ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
Resource Management:
- Work with engineering teams, for optimal resource allocation.
- Ensure programs are delivered on time and within budge
What are we looking for?
• Self-driven individual with problem solving/ first principles thinking mindset
• MBA in Strategy & Operations or a related field from a premier institute
• 8+ years of overall experience, preferably with exposure to program or project management roles within technology function / environment
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools like Jira
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience delivering software applications using structured software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies; High degree of technical aptitude and a passion to learn new technologies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.