Technical Program Manager

Job title:

Technical Program Manager

Company

ZOE

Job description

We Are Redefining How People Approach Their HealthZOE is the science and nutrition company on a mission to improve the health of millions. ZOE changes lives through its membership, which combines personalised advice and support to help people make smarter food choices every day. Created by the world’s top scientists, ZOE’s approach has been proven through clinical trials published in Nature Medicine. We are a remote-first, high-growth scaleup backed by founders and investors who have built multi-billion dollar companies and share our vision. Running the world’s largest nutrition science study allows us to combine our novel research with cutting-edge AI to support over 120,000 members.We passionately believe in giving people the information they need to feel better today and live longer and healthier lives. We extend our industry leading influence through publishing our research in the world’s leading scientific journals, and bringing advice to millions through our social media channels and our chart-topping ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast.Our team of ZOEntists is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we’re building a culture rooted in ownership, inclusivity and transparency, where ZOEntists are passionate about delivering great results, having an impact, and learning quickly in the open. We want our teams to have the freedom to make long-term, high-impact decisions, and the well-being of our teammates and the people around us is a top priority.Visit our to learn more.About the team:At ZOE, our mission is to improve the health of millions. Our TPM team is dedicated to making this mission happen by focussing on delivering new products to our members. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at ZOE, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the development and execution of complex technical projects, ensuring they deliver exceptional results on time.With you, the team will be a team of two Technical Program Managers!About the role:TPM is a relatively new role at ZOE. The team reports directly to the CTO. You’ll be part of ZOE’s technology group. As a Technical Program Manager, you will coordinate and oversee cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical projects.You’ll work closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project success. Your strong technical background and exceptional communication skills will be instrumental in bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives.This is an engineering role, where technical background is mandatory to review code (if needed), build your own SQL code, automate some in Pystuff in Python, create your own dashboards etc…Everyone is technical here, that’s why we need a TPM 🙂You’ll be…

• Driving project execution: You’ll develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, track progress, and identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Fostering collaboration: You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• A Problem Solver: You’ll be adept at identifying and resolving technical challenges to ensure projects stay on track.
• Growing the function: You’ll be instrumental in expanding the TPM function within the company, advocating for its value and promoting its growth.
• Shaping the organisation: Using your influence to challenge the status quo, drive innovation, and help steer the company towards even greater success. As a TPM, you’ll be engineering solutions to complex problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

We think this role would be a great fit if…

• BS/MS in Software Engineering or related field (equivalent experience, including self-taught and informal education, is welcome).
• You bring a strong technical foundation: You have a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, with or without a traditional path, and you’re passionate about leveraging technology to solve problems.
• You thrive in diverse teams: You excel at building relationships across teams with varying backgrounds, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.
• You’re a problem-solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions.
• You’re optimistic and fun-loving: You bring a positive and energetic attitude to the workplace.
• You’re passionate about making a difference: You’re driven to improve people’s health through science and technology.
• 1 to 3 years of Experience in EPM/TPM or naturally born to organise and Project Manage things in your life
• Able to solve problems and engineer solutions without authority

If you’re a talented and motivated individual who shares our commitment to innovation and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.What to Expect from Our Hiring Process:

• Talent Acquisition Screen: A 45-minute conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to learn more about you and your career aspirations.
• Hiring Manager Screen: A 45-minute discussion where you’ll dive deeper into the role and the impact you’ll make.
• Async Communication Exercise: A flexible, remote-first exercise that you can complete on your own time, showcasing how we work asynchronously.
• Technical and Cross-Functional Interviews: These 45-minute interviews are an opportunity to engage with peers across the organisation and display your technical and collaborative skills.
• Leadership Interviews: Meet our senior leaders in 45-minute behavioural interviews, where we focus on values, alignment, and long-term fit.

At ZOE, we believe in finding the right fit for both you and our team. Our thorough, multi-step interview process ensures that you get a clear understanding of the role, meet key stakeholders, and experience our culture firsthand.These are the ideal skills, attributes, and experience we’re looking for in this role. Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes, especially on the skills and experience front, we’re happy to upskill for the right candidate.Life as a ZOEntist – what you can expect from us:As well as industry-benchmarked compensation and all the hardware and software you need, we offer a thoughtfully-curated list of benefits. We expect this list to evolve as we continue supporting our team members’ long-term personal and professional growth, and their wellbeing.Remote-first: Work flexibly – from home, our London office, or anywhere within the EUStock options: So you can share in our growthPaid time off: 28 days paid leave (25 holiday days, plus 2 company-wide reset days, and 1 “life event” day)Enhanced Parental Leave: On top of the statutory offeringFlexible private healthcare and life assurance optionsPension contribution: Pay monthly or top up – your choice.Health and wellbeing: Like our Employee Assistance Program and Cycle to Work SchemeSocial, WFH, and Growth (L&D) budgets. Plus, multiple opportunities to connect, grow, and socialiseWe’re all about equal opportunitiesWe know that a successful team is made up of diverse people, able to be their authentic selves. To continue growing our team in the best way, we believe that equal opportunities matter, so we encourage candidates from any underrepresented backgrounds to apply for this role. You can view our Equal Opportunities statement in full .A closer look at ZOE Think you’ve heard our name somewhere before? We were the team behind the COVID Symptom Study, which has since become the ZOE Health Study (ZHS). We use the power of community science to conduct large-scale research from the comfort of contributors’ own homes. Our collective work and expertise in biology, engineering, and data/nutrition science have led to multiple breakthrough papers in leading scientific journals such as Nature Medicine, Science, The Lancet, and more.Seen ZOE in the media recently? Catch our co-founder Professor Tim Spector (one of the world’s most cited scientists) and our Chief Scientist Dr Sarah Berry on this BBC Panorama, and listen to CEO Jonathan Wolf unpack the latest in science and nutrition on our ZOE podcast.Oh, and if you’re wondering why ZOE? It translates to “Life” in Greek, which we’re helping ZOE members enjoy to the fullest.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:16:43 GMT

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