User:KSmith (WMF)/New role in Technology

Here are my tentative new responsibilities as a Program Manager in the Technology Department, as I understand them at this time: My initial focus will be on working with individual program owners to help ensure they have and use visible backlogs to plan and track their work.
 * Support for programs
 * Coach all Technology program owners to ensure backlog maintenance and visibility
 * Assist all Technology program owners with their project planning including goals and resources
 * Assist all Technology program owners with their project management and execution
 * Serve as the owner of our Tech Debt program
 * Support for other specific Technology activities
 * Manage(?) our Developer Wishlist
 * Assist the Technology Committee chair in managing their agenda and workflow
 * Attend and help determine the future of scrum of scrums
 * General support for the department
 * Liaise with the Developer Relations team within the Community Engagement Department to help establish a strong link between the external developer community and Technology program owners
 * Help create effective communication channels within the organization
 * Drive special programs as needed
 * Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership
 * Create ad hoc reports and presentations as needed