Technical Program Manager, Blue River Technology

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of project/program management experience and 4+ years of professional experience, aligning with Level 2-3 progression
• Demonstrated competency in deploying project/program planning tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Airtable) to manage project complexity
• Analytical problem-solving skills within large-scale systems and the technical insight to identify engineering risks
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across diverse organizational groups
• Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills, along with a focus on creativity and promoting innovative solutions
• Agility and adaptability to work in a dynamic environment, while effectively collaborating with Blue River Technology cross-org teams and John Deere teams
• Familiarity with Software and Hardware Development Life Cycles

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to join our team and drive the development and deployment of our cutting-edge autonomy programs. Our work spans agriculture, construction, and turf sectors
• Our mission is to deliver innovative, reliable, and safe products to our customers, driving efficiency and profitability across these industries. This technical program manager will lead a complex cross-functional program from concept to field deployment, ensuring alignment with product, safety, and operational goals for John Deere autonomy machines
• Manages end-to-end programs of moderate to high complexity, spanning multiple teams and functions
• Develops detailed plans, optimizes workflows, and ensures deliverables align with strategic objectives
• Proactively identifies, analyzes, and manages program risks, issues, and dependencies, demonstrating good judgment in developing and deploying mitigation strategies
• Drives consensus and influences without direct authority among cross-functional stakeholders to achieve program objectives
• Facilitates effective communication between technical and non-technical teams, providing clear program status and communicating challenges to stakeholders
• Tracks and measures project outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization
• Removes impediments to enable engineering development and holds team members accountable for deliverables
• Proactively follow up with team members to ensure on-time delivery of their committed outputs