Senior Program Manager @ cubicfarms Full Time

 OVERVIEW

At CubicFarms we believe in the power of technology to feed a changing world. We actively seek talented people who want to make a difference in the ag-tech space by bringing creative ideas to life and leaving an imprint in a healthier, more sustainable world. If you are enthusiastic about joining a dynamic and innovative company on the leading edge of the ag-tech revolution, we invite you to apply!

ABOUT CUBICFARMS

CubicFarms (TSXV:CUB) is an ag-tech company providing automated growing systems for fresh produce and nutritious livestock feed. CubicFarms offers turnkey, commercial scale, hydroponic, automated controlled environment growing systems that can grow predictably and sustainably for 12 months of the year virtually anywhere on earth. The company has sold and installed systems in Canada and internationally and continues to grow a global pipeline of prospective customers. Visit us at www.cubicfarms.com.

THE ROLE: SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

The successful candidate will facilitate the development of our Application and Platforms by applying Lean/Agile methodologies.  They will organize and manage our Sprint Planning, Daily Huddles, Refinement meetings, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives.  Working with the Product Owners, they will be responsible for ensuring that backlog items are properly documented and estimated and that the team has a clear roadmap for future work.   The Senior Program manager will track the burndown of work during a Sprint as well as the overall velocity of the team(s).  They will also work with project/program managers on other teams in the product and technology group to ensure visibility into our programs, manage cross-team risks, and resolve dependencies.  Ultimately, they will be expected to provide mentorship, leadership and motivation while coaching the team to deliver a world class platform and application for our customers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least five years of experience working as a program or project manager applying Lean and Agile methodologies in the development of software.
• Certification as a Scrum Master (or similar) from one of the major certifying organizations.
• Admin level Experience with Agile DevOps or JIRA (or similar project management program).

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• Detailed knowledge of Lean/Agile principles and methodologies.
• Proven ability to coach teams to achieve high performance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capability of providing leadership to a diverse, global project team and to interact comfortably with senior leaders in the organization.
• A sense of humor and a heartfelt desire to change the world for the better.
• High level of initiative, technical skill and independent judgement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Facilitate the development of our Application and Platforms by applying Lean/Agile methodologies.
• Organize and manage our Sprint Planning, Daily Huddles, Refinement meetings, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives.
• Responsible for ensuring that backlog items are properly documented and estimated and that the team has a clear roadmap for future work.
• Track the burndown of work during a Sprint as well as the overall velocity of the team(s).
• Work with project/program managers on other teams in the product and technology group to ensure visibility into our programs, manage cross-team risks, and resolve dependencies.
• Provide mentorship, leadership and motivation while coaching the team to deliver a world class platform and application for our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CubicFarms is an equal opportunity employer is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified and enthusiastic candidates. CubicFarms is a growing organization in an emerging industry that will provide the right candidate with significant potential for advancement in the ag-tech space.