[Remote] Technical Program Manager, E2E Programs

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue River Technology is a team of innovators focused on creating intelligent machinery for agriculture, construction, and forestry. They are seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to lead the development and deployment of autonomy programs, ensuring alignment with product, safety, and operational goals for John Deere autonomy machines.ResponsibilitiesManages end-to-end programs of moderate to high complexity, spanning multiple teams and functionsDevelops detailed plans, optimizes workflows, and ensures deliverables align with strategic objectivesProactively identifies, analyzes, and manages program risks, issues, and dependencies, demonstrating good judgment in developing and deploying mitigation strategiesDrives consensus and influences without direct authority among cross-functional stakeholders to achieve program objectivesFacilitates effective communication between technical and non-technical teams, providing clear program status and communicating challenges to stakeholdersTracks and measures project outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimizationRemoves impediments to enable engineering development and holds team members accountable for deliverablesProactively follow up with team members to ensure on-time delivery of their committed outputsSkillsBachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent work experienceA minimum of 2 years of project/program management experience and 4+ years of professional experience, aligning with Level 2-3 progressionDemonstrated competency in deploying project/program planning tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Airtable) to manage project complexityAnalytical problem-solving skills within large-scale systems and the technical insight to identify engineering risksProven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across diverse organizational groupsExcellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills, along with a focus on creativity and promoting innovative solutionsAgility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment, while effectively collaborating with Blue River Technology cross-org teams and John Deere teamsFamiliarity with Software and Hardware Development Life CyclesPrevious involvement in projects related to autonomous systems, machine learning, computer vision, or artificial intelligenceFamiliarity with autonomy, robotics, CVML, vision sensors (i.e., camera imaging), and data analyticsBenefitsAnnual performance bonusA competitive benefit packageRecruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & developmentReasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employmentCompany OverviewBlue River Technology is an agriculture equipment company. It is a sub-organization of John Deere. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.bluerivertechnology.com.