Product Development Lifecycle Program Lead- Staff Program Manager

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, you'll be part of a nimble group that's empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they'll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we're on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that's work worth doing.

Product Development Lifecycle Program Lead

PXE Product Operations Office

Why We Have This Role

This Product Operations team member, will play a critical role to run, govern, and continuously optimize the end-to-end Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) at Qualtrics. In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between product strategy and execution—ensuring every stage, from Discovery to Maturation is efficient, predictable, and high-quality. As the primary champion for operational excellence, you will eliminate friction, facilitate strategic decision-making and transparency, and empower our product teams to deliver world-class innovation at speed.

How You'll Find Success

• You have a high degree of curiosity and self-motivation and are a skilled generalist with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• You can apply flexible methodologies to drive improvement efforts with a variety of stakeholders.
• You can collaborate with others to foster a culture of openness and innovation and have a strong ability to influence without direct authority.
• You have a passion for the Product Development Life Cycle and can bring past experience effectively managing stakeholders through the lifecycle to Qualtrics.
• You foster accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making across the enterprise to ensure the process is achieving the desired business outcomes.
• You are passionate about helping teams execute effectively against the company strategy, bringing insights to support data-driven decision-making and best practices for gate-management to ensure our best ideas become successful launches.
• You measure success by successful launches with strong cross-functional collaboration.

How You'll Grow

Things You'll Do

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Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits

The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model : Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple : we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life. #hybrid Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. ​​​​​​​Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family & Medical Leave Act, Equal Opportunity Employment, Employee Polygraph Protection Act Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact / recruiter know. Not finding a role that's the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life. Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind the scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.

For full-time positions , this pay range is for base per year; however, base pay offered within this range may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be included in an employment offer. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, a wellness reimbursement, mental health benefits, and an experience bonus. For a detailed look at our benefits, visit Qualtrics US Benefits.

Washington State Base Annual Pay Transparency Range $175,500—$251,500 USD