Program Manager

November 4, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Indeed

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Mandatory office attendance
Business travel required
English is required

Description

Program Manager role in an Engineering team managing software services projects, deliverables, project risks, and customer expectations. The position also serves as a Community Manager, guiding and facilitating open-source community Working Groups. It combines project, financial, and contract management with stakeholder reporting across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain day-to-day operational tracking and communications with customers
Manage multiple complex initiatives, including prioritization, estimating, scheduling, and risk mitigation planning
Control and maintain requirements in JIRA
Oversee financials using the company's accounting and time-logging system (Kantata)
Maintain ownership, reporting, and updates for internal/external stakeholders (Confluence)
Control scope, budget, and schedule using appropriate change governance
Trigger escalation of issues when necessary
Coordinate inter-team dependencies and communication
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as they relate to service delivery
Serve as a Community Manager, guiding and facilitating community Working Groups to ensure timely execution of open-source initiatives
Steer teams through the development of RFQs, ROMs, and executable SoWs
Create and oversee active contracts
Assure adherence to Community Rules as defined by charters
Evangelize membership through complementary marketing initiatives
Perform administrative tasks such as ensuring successful company onboarding
Provide updates to Community Websites and Social Media platforms
Identify and resolve project risks and proactively communicate project status to internal stakeholders and customers

Requirements

At least 4+ years of direct Program Management experience in a software/hardware technology environment
Strong understanding of Linux and the broader Open Source ecosystem, including licensing, development process, and source code hosting
Experience with project management tools such as Kantata, Jira, Confluence, and Google Suite
Excellent English skills, both verbal and written
Experience working and managing widely geographically distributed teams across disparate time zones
Experience working and managing in a customer-facing environment with strong people skills
Highly innovative, flexible, and self-directed, with the ability to work from home productively
Familiarity with Open Source projects and the processes associated with leveraging these for products is a plus
PMP, CSM, or PRINCE2 certification preferred