The Success Division is responsible for matching Andela
developers with our Partners to ensure the best experience for both, enabling
Partners to reach their goals while allowing our developers to gain experiences
that help them to learn and grow. We are seeking a Bench Program Manager who
will design and manage a program to find challenging work for developers on the
bench that keeps their skills sharp and also provide business value to Andela.
Job Title: Bench
Program Manager
Location: Lagos
Role Responsibilities
Work closely with the Vice President of Success to implement
and manage the bench program and driving for the bench measures of success and
program evolution as designed by Success Leadership;
Report and be accountable to stakeholders on the status of
the bench;
Work closely with Staffing and Product Manager on staffing
needs given stack and skills mix of bench;
Coordinate restacking and learning needs for bench
developers with TDD and Success Leads;
Mentor the teams and help them to ensure the products they
are building meet the program goals;
Oversee performance management (for example ensure SMART
action plans and performance improvement plans)
Recruit and assign senior developers as Technical Team Leads
(TTLs) to oversee:
Product quality (for example code reviews, PR submissions)
to ensure that they meet program goals;
Compliance and quality of performance feedback for utilized
developers;
Vacation requests;
Performance management plans.
Manage the Technical Team Coordinator who helps to oversee
the TTLs and ensure the overall bench program quality is met;
Ensure successful and consistent execution of on-boarding
/off-boarding processes of bench developers and the TTLs working closely with
Staffing Manager;
Ensure bench developer action-plans and performance
improvement plans are well executed by the TTLs;
Liaise with Talent Development team on learning support for
bench developers such as re-stacking;
Manage, monitor and track time spent on projects by the
bench developers and TTLs.
Key KPIs for the role
include:
Compliance and quality metrics for performance feedback for
all utilized bench developers
% bench utilization
Qualifications and Characteristics
Have successfully worked as a program manager. You’ve
actuated teams operationally to materialize the goals of multiple simultaneous
projects on time while maintaining quality;
Have at least three (3) years of experience working in
software product management, software development or technology consulting;
Have a four (4) year degree in Engineering, Computer Science
or a related field from an accredited university;
Have experience effectively working remotely;
Are passionate about the evolving technology landscape and
enjoy leveraging advancements to solve business problems;
Have a strong understanding of agile software development
techniques;
Have the ability to build rapport and communicate with
individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds;
Have excellent interpersonal skills;
Have the ability to present clear, well-thought out
recommendations;
Have experience thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative,
cross-disciplinary and geographically dispersed environment;
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills,
including the ability to effectively present complex information clearly and
keep track of multiple conversations at once; and
Have demonstrable ability to adapt to changing business
priorities and a strong work ethic.
Benefits and Compensation
Full-time
compensation
Full medical
coverage
Lunch and snacks
provided daily
Beautiful working
environment
Opportunity to work
with the brightest minds on the planet
Oh, And a chance to
change the world!
At Andela, we outcompete through diversity. We know that our
strengths lies in the multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds &
orientations resident in our community and we take pride in that. Andela is
committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with
respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional
atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits
discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities and workplace
to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not
limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic
information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status,
marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of
harassment and/or discrimination as stated above.
Andela is home for all, come as you are.
How to Apply
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