Senior Software Engineering Program Manager

Kodak Alaris

Rochester, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$101,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Alliance/Partner Management, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Beta Test/Release, Budget Management, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Consumer Branding, Consumer Software, Contingency Plans, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Corporate Policies, Data Migration, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Diversity, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Functional Programming Languages, Incident Management, Intellectual Property (IP), Intellectual Property Development, Leadership, Life Insurance, Linux Operating System, Metrics, Microservices, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Product Lifecycle, Product Planning, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Regulations, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, Retail Software, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Licenses, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Rochester, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior Software Engineering Program ManagerJob DescriptionKodak Alaris is a global technology company that's delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees' creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.Kodak Moments is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties. We inspire consumers to bring their memories to life--delivering innovative, high-quality photo products and experiences they find truly meaningful. Powered by over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries globally, it's our mission to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories, from the big events to the everyday moments that matter.Senior Software Engineering Program ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Program Manager to lead cross‑functional programs supporting Kodak Moments photo solutions globally. This role drives alignment, planning, and execution across engineering, commercial and regional teams, partnering closely with leadership to deliver customer‑focused outcomes. This position follows a hybrid work schedule with on‑site days in our Rochester, NY office.Please note:this position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorshiprelocation assistance NOT providedRoles and ResponsibilitiesLead the multiple year end‑to‑end modernization program, transitioning legacy applications to a Linux‑based microservices architecture.Make sure architecture and platform decisions —like how services are split, API management, how data is migrated, and how environments are prepared— are planned and integrated into the product roadmap.Coordinate delivery across multiple development teams, including third‑party partners.Champion program execution by proactively removing roadblocks and providing clear, timely communication to stakeholders.Partner with Commercial team to prioritize backlogs, manage roadmaps, and drive release planning in an Agile environment.Collaborate with regional teams in the United States, Germany, and Australia.Drive risk management by identifying risks early and developing mitigation and contingency plans.Manage external partners and suppliers, including statements of work, contracts, and ongoing technical and business relationships.Oversee change‑management activities for the platform transformation, including stakeholder communication, prioritization, rollout planning, operational readiness, and global team training.Ensure required approvals (e.g., software licensing, HSE, regulatory) are obtained in accordance with company policies.Promote appropriate management of intellectual property throughout the development lifecycle.Coordinate launches with commercial and regional stakeholders, including beta testing, pilots, and deployment activities.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of software or systems program management experience with a track record of delivering on time and within budget.Strong understanding of full lifecycle software development and Agile practices.Experience managing third‑party or vendor development teams.Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and modern AI‑assisted development practices (e.g., LLMs, prompt‑based workflows, copilots), including data‑privacy and responsible‑use considerations.Demonstrated experience applying AI‑enabled tools to improve program execution (e.g., synthesizing requirements, accelerating reporting, supporting risk analysis, or streamlining workflows).Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.Preferred SkillsExperience leading large‑scale modernization or digital transformation initiatives, especially migrations from monolithic to microservices architectures.Understanding of Linux environments, distributed systems, and containerization concepts.Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot) and establishing practical guidance for responsible use.Proficiency with collaboration and documentation tools (Microsoft 365).Experience with Agile planning tools (Jira and/or Azure DevOps; roadmap tools a plus).Comfort with delivery metrics (OKRs/KPIs) and concise, data‑driven executive reporting.Familiarity with modern delivery practices (CI/CD, release and incident management) and working with DevOps/SRE.Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements and manage cross‑team dependencies.Imaging, retail/consumer software, or distributed deployment experience is a plus.Compensation: $101,000 - $150,000 annually, based on level of experience.Kodak Alaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.As a member of the Kodak Alaris team you will be eligible to participate in our flexible benefits program which include paid flexible time off, health, dental and vision coverage, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage and life insurance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Kodak Alaris

Kodak Alaris – Unlock the power
Welcome to Kodak Alaris. We're a new company born from one of the world's most iconic brands.

A company that is passionate about using technology to transform organizations and improve people's lives across the planet. From our digital scanners and intelligent state of the art software services that power some of the world's largest companies to our photographic paper production, printing kiosks and suite of consumer apps that help people capture and connect with the emotional moments that define all our lives.

We're on a mission to unlock the power of images and information for the world. We work behind the scenes, making the connections, pushing the boundaries of technology and helping you to make sense of and exploit the ever-expanding volume of data that is the hallmark of the 21st century.

We're driven by a simple belief – we believe we can always find a better way. It challenges us to constantly push for more. To improve on the status quo. To reject the mediocre and strive for better in everything we do. So we can ultimately deliver better value for our customers, our shareholders and our people.

Kodak Alaris. A better way.
Kodak Alaris Imaging Division – What We Do

We're here to help people – consumers and professionals alike – capture life's most important moments through high quality imaging products online, in store and on mobile devices.

Through Alaris, 'KODAK MOMENTS' are now delivered more expertly and innovatively than ever before.

Here's what we offer:

Imaging Division - Consumer
Kodak Alaris leads the world with a vast array of retail and destination photo services. We help consumer bring their KODAK MOMENTS to life with retail photo kiosks and dry lab systems found in many of the top retailers around the globe. And at theme parks, iconic destinations and resorts worldwide, when it comes to souvenir digital imaging keepsakes that enhance and extend a consumer’s memorable experience; our innovative technologies and services are among the wonders of the photographic world!

Imaging Division - Paper, Photo Chemical and Film
Meeting the demands of professional photographers, retailers, photo specialty stores, professional / wholesale labs and end consumers with a broad portfolio of photo paper, workflow solutions and film capture products.

Kodak Alaris Information Management – What We Do
Information is the lifeblood of any organization, large or small. Business. Government. Healthcare. Insurance. The common denominator is that data forms the basis of every decision and every action. The most successful organizations are those that know how to harness the value of information to better serve customers. That’s where Kodak Alaris comes in. We’re here to help you transform and modernize your business with the latest technology. Our offerings include:

Award-winning document scanners and capture software
Information management software, driven by artificial intelligence
A wide range of professional services that is continually expanding
A global service and support team

We provide new ways to automate processes, improve customer interactions and make smarter business decisions. We help organizations capture content from digital and paper sources, extract insights, and deliver the right information to the right place at the right time for better outcomes.

Kodak Alaris AI Foundry – What We Do
AI Foundry, a Kodak Alaris business, enables a new generation of self-learning software that significantly increases the automation within enterprises by understanding, learning, and taking action on electronic communications from all information channels, including email, web chat, social media, smart phone texts and paper scans. Organizations can deliver accurate responses on the first interaction, reduce handling times, minimize transaction costs, and increase staff productivity—all resulting in a better customer experience. Our artificial intelligence driven software can be utilized by customers on their premises or deployed from the Cloud in a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Our focus is enabling our clients to have greater customer loyalty and satisfaction, while reducing operational costs.

www.KodakAlaris.com

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://www.kodakalaris.com/