Senior Engineering Program Manager at ogury

About Ogury Ogury is a global adtech company that delivers Personified Advertising solutions grounded in privacy to brands, agencies and publishers by focusing on targeting personas, not people. We deliver relevant audiences at scale and on quality publisher inventory thanks to our exclusive data, which is meticulously collected and crafted from millions of self-declared customer surveys, enriched with billions of impactful data points, and refined by AI. This results in audience insights and performance not available through any other adtech platform. Founded in 2014, Ogury is a global organization with a diverse team of 500+ people across 19 countries. At Ogury, our vision unites us all. But we know that it takes people from all walks of life to come together and make it happen. We embrace and celebrate what makes us different, creating a unique and winning culture where everyone feels safe, has access to the same opportunities, and is excited about bringing their most authentic self to work. Everyday. Together we’re changing the face of adtech with values that inspire excellence, standards that encourage a leadership mindset, and an inclusive workplace where Ogurians are engaged and know they belong. Working at Ogury At Ogury, we pledge to provide all our team members with an equitable voice across our company and community. We understand that to have Ogurians who are engaged, respected, and who feel proud to belong, means creating a safe space where everyone feels comfortable bringing their most authentic selves to work. Everyday. About the Role:   We are seeking a Senior Program Management Manager to act as the operational backbone of our Engineering department. You will serve as the primary Engineering Program Manager, supporting Product Managers in roadmap execution and acting as a bridge between technical teams and leadership. You will own the global architecture of our knowledge base, drive the definition of critical R&D processes, and maintain the integrity of our developer ecosystem tools. Reporting to the CTPO of Ogury, you will lead the "Operational Excellence" strategy, ensuring process clarity, performance reporting, and alignment on best practices across the organization Why you'll love this role • Shape how engineering operates at scale – play a central role in driving operational excellence across 18 engineering teams and directly influence how product and engineering roadmaps come to life. • Work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership – partner closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, and the CTPO to align priorities, improve processes, and enable teams to perform at their best. • Own and evolve the developer ecosystem – from Jira and Confluence architecture to automation and knowledge management, you’ll have the opportunity to design systems that improve developer experience and organizational efficiency. What you will be doing • Lead and support program management across strategic engineering initiatives, partnering with Product Managers and Tech Leads. • Drive the quarterly roadmap process, coordinating priorities and timelines with Product and Engineering leadership. • Manage engineering capacity planning to align business priorities with technical feasibility, while monitoring progress and risks across squads. • Maintain clear roadmap visibility and reporting through Jira. • Own the Incident Management process, including training Incident Commanders, overseeing post-mortems, and maintaining the SL3 assignment matrix. • Administer and evolve the Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence, Service Desk), including workflows, plugins, scripting, and platform migrations. • Maintain governance and ownership across the engineering ecosystem (repositories, products, initiatives, and assets). • Architect and maintain the R&D knowledge base, ensuring high-quality documentation and discoverability through Confluence and AI tools. • Build internal tools and automation (e.g., Google Apps Script, Python) to improve reporting and operational efficiency. • Deploy and manage Service Desk portals supporting IT, People Ops, and Publisher teams. • Support agile practices across 18 European teams through workshops, best practices, and quality standards assessments. • Define and monitor engineering and R&D performance metrics (e.g., DORA and company-level KPIs) to drive operational excellence. • Partner with Finance on R&D reporting and compliance (CIR, IPBox, Capex), including data preparation and documentation for financing initiatives. • Maintain the R&D people data framework across engineering tools and support onboarding for new R&D team members. What you will bring to Ogury • Strong interest in operational excellence, data, workflows, and automation. • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Program Management, or IT Operations. • Solid experience with Agile practices and scaling Scrum methodologies in distributed environments. • Advanced expertise in Atlassian tools, including Jira (Data Center/Cloud), Confluence, and JQL, with experience using plugins such as Structure and Service Management. • Proven program management experience, including roadmap planning, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. • Technical ability to build internal tools and automations (e.g., Google Apps Script, Python, or Go). • Familiarity with R&D finance processes such as CIR, Capex, and software capitalization is a plus. • Experience with knowledge management platforms and AI-driven documentation tools (e.g., Sana.ai, LLMs, vector search). • Excellent communication skills in English (full professional proficiency) and French (native or bilingual). • Professional certifications such as Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are a plus. How Ogury supports you At Ogury, we believe in taking care of our team members and providing a work environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being.  While benefits may vary by location, here’s a glimpse of what you can typically expect when you join our team: - A competitive compensation package - Flexibility in working hours and location - Comprehensive benefits coverage - Meal voucher - Holiday and leave allowance, in addition to national holidays - A strong focus on the well-being of our team members, with access to both physical and mental health resources - And more We thank you in advance for your interest in Ogury! #LI-HP1 #LI-Hybrid Our Commitment At Ogury, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace by providing equal employment opportunities to all. We will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive candidate experience. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us. In accordance with applicable laws, we will work with you to provide reasonable support and ensure a fair hiring process. Please note that this position is for an existing vacancy and is open to all qualified candidates.