Program Manager, Product & Technology

We're on a mission to help every company hit their numbers.

The world has evolved, but business planning has not. Most Finance teams still manage their planning and analysis in spreadsheets, yet the ones who replace them end up going back over 80% of the time. Cube is the first spreadsheet-native FP&A platform to deliver faster planning and performance without changing how teams work.  Cube’s powerful engine connects to existing spreadsheets and source systems, delivering all of the benefits of enterprise-level FP&A with none of the headaches.

To date, Cube has raised over $65M of venture capital from top-tier investors such as Battery Ventures and Mayfield. Together, we’re building a culture that challenges and celebrates everyone with a path to growth. That’s where you come in! We’re happily headquartered in New York City. As we enter our next phase of growth, we believe Cubers are the reason we win.

Note: This position requires working onsite at our New York office Tuesday - Thursday.

About the Role:

As the Program Manager in the Product and Technology (PnT) organization, you will be instrumental in refining our operational processes to drive the seamless planning, execution, release, and assessment of critical initiatives, projects, and programs pivotal to Cube’s product success. Your responsibilities will entail close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, designers, product marketing, and other key business stakeholders, to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, adherence to timelines, and maintenance of quality standards.

In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Product Design and Operations. Being our first Program Manager for the PnT organization at Cube,  you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact at Cube, developing processes and frameworks to elevate our quality of work and improve velocity in all stages of the PnT lifecycle, from planning right through to release. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs and initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines, constraints, and quality standards.

2. Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, design, product marketing, and other key stakeholders, to drive alignment and achieve program objectives.

3. Release Planning: Liaise with engineering, product marketing, product management, and the business to develop and maintain release plans, ensuring that releases are well-coordinated, aligned with business priorities, and meet our users' expectations.

4. Strategic Alignment: Work closely with senior leadership to ensure program goals and objectives are aligned with overall business and technology strategy, providing regular updates on progress and identifying potential risks.

5. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact program delivery, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and escalation paths as necessary.

6. Resource Planning and Allocation: Collaborate with engineering managers and department heads of the various PnT areas of focus to ensure adequate staffing levels and resource allocation to support program needs, evolving plans to address changing priorities or constraints.

7. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and soliciting feedback to ensure alignment and satisfaction.

8. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes, tools, and methodologies, leveraging lessons learned and best practices to optimize our program delivery process at Cube.

9. Process Design: Lead the design and implementation of process changes across the PnT (Product and Technology) organization, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with overarching objectives.

HOW YOU’LL RAMP:

By Day 30:

1. Technical Onboarding: Become familiar with the FP&A  industry, product, technical stack, codebase, architecture, and our team's culture and values.

2. Processes and Protocols: Learn about our product & engineering best practices, workflows, and internal processes.

3. Team Integration: Attend team meetings and one-on-ones to get to know colleagues, understand team dynamics, and work with your team to identify areas where you can make an impact.

By Day 60:

1. Project Management: Begin managing ongoing projects, gaining insights into our product & engineering processes and methodologies.

2. Cross-Team Collaboration: Engage with product & engineering team members to understand their challenges and opportunities as they relate to planning, execution, and subsequent delivery of initiatives.

3. Documentation and Feedback: Leave things better than you found them by documenting what you've learned, contributing to existing documentation, and offering feedback on our processes and tooling.

By Day 90:

1. Project Ownership: Take full ownership of PnT project timelines, driving them from ideation to completion, on time, every step of the way.

2. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with other engineering teams, product management, design, product marketing, customer success and other departments to better understand the system, and its stakeholders, and identify opportunities for improvement in our process.

3. Program Strategy: Provide valuable feedback and impactful ideas that align with the program strategy, and start shaping the product together with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING…

As a Program Manager of our Product and Technology org, you will bring a passion for efficiency and a deep holistic understanding of the end-to-end product and engineering lifecycle. Your role will be pivotal in streamlining our project management processes and ensuring that we deliver high-quality products efficiently and consistently. 

1. Project Management: Developing and managing comprehensive project plans, ensuring both organizational alignment and on-time delivery. 

2. Collaborate Leading coordination efforts across multiple teams and departments and facilitating effective and efficient communication and problem-solving.

3. Mentor: Organizing and leading internal knowledge-sharing sessions to disseminate knowledge and introduce new methodologies to continuously help up-level the team.

4. Influence: Evaluating and implementing new tools, technologies, and processes that drive organizational efficiency.

5. Ownership: Promoting a culture of performance, and scalability in project management and delivery practices.

WHAT YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED... SO FAR:

1. Project Management Mastery: Demonstrated excellence in managing complex, cross-functional projects in a SaaS environment, delivering results on time and within budget.

2. Risk Management: Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, ensuring smooth project progression and contingency planning.

3. Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability in leading, motivating, and mentoring diverse teams, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, urgency, and innovation.

4. Data-Driven Decision Making: Comfortable using data and metrics to guide decision-making processes, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals.

5. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including engineering teams, product management, marketing, and C-suite executives.

You're not just looking for another job; you're seeking a role where you can truly make an impact, drive change, and help shape the future of a burgeoning company. If this resonates with you, we can't wait to meet you!

This is a hybrid role (3 days a week onsite), open to passionate professionals located in New York, NY and Toronto, Canada. Candidates will also be considered in the San Francisco Bay Area (remote with transition to a hybrid role).

The base salary range for this role is USD $116,974-$156,089.

Important considerations when reviewing our ranges:

We use a wide variety of market data points to come up with a thoughtful and comprehensive compensation package. Our team takes the following into consideration:

• Your past achievements and scope of ownership/influence that you expressed in your interview process.

• The stage of our company. We’re early in the growth of our organization, and we place a heavy earnings potential on our equity. 

• Your current location. The fact is, it costs more for the basics in some places than others, and we adjust accordingly for that.

• These ranges are posted for US employees only. 

• Only base salaries are posted. For commission-based roles, please inquire with your recruiter during your first call.

Why you’ll love it here:

Cube promotes work-life balance by placing value on ownership over hours. We make iterative process changes based on real and measurable metrics. We encourage a culture of clear and effective communication through honest feedback, detailed documentation, and supportive mentorship.

Cube is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is what drives our success – it’s at the core of how we hire, communicate, and work. 

Our Company Values:

• Nimble - Our flexibility is an asset. It means we’re always learning, staying receptive to feedback, and making changes quickly. We learn from our customers just like they learn from us.

• Simple - We’re thoughtful and make decisions that favor quality over quantity. Focus is our focus. To quote Einstein, “If you can't explain it simply you don't understand it well enough." Simplicity is also synonymous with clarity in our context—there are many things we could focus on, but prioritizing and communicating clearly will make a huge impact on us.

• Joyful - Our product elevates people in unsung roles--as a company, we want to create joyful experiences for our customers, teammates, candidates, and community, by creating connections and taking time to celebrate the impact we make.

• Human - We’re a group of humans building products for humans. The way we operate, communicate, and collaborate is thoughtful and empathetic.

• Impactful- We're not satisfied with doing what's expected. We strive to go above and beyond, taking the lead to make a meaningful difference for our customers.

As a Cuber, you’ll have access to…

• We celebrate Flex Days! We have days built in throughout the year when everyone at Cube takes off to recharge and enjoy a long weekend.

• Our flexible paid vacation & sick/mental health time guidelines help you get the time/space you need.

• We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance options with a nationally recognized provider, including FSA/HSA options, and OneMedical membership.

• You’ll be a part of an earlier-stage, high-growth company where all teammates have an opportunity to learn and grow.

• We encourage participation in Employee Resource Groups such as our Gender Equity Group and more. You are welcome at our table!

• We take time to celebrate our accomplishments–it’s all too easy to forget this when you’re moving fast. We slow down & reflect on our achievements and share those in Slack!

• We offer equity in the form of incentive stock options to all employees of Cube, as we want you to be connected to the success of the company. 

• We offer a 401(k) program for our US employees–you can start contributing immediately! We've partnered with one of the top 401k firms for companies our size. In fact, they're a customer!

• You’ll be joining an experienced team of tech startup leaders, who are eager to work with you and provide support and mentorship!

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