R&D Operations Program Manager

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the tools used by the R&D group - including tool selection, new implementations, change requests, governance, and monitoring. In addition, you will manage various initiatives to support R&D activities, including the growing role of AI-powered tools in how R&D works, and you will lead R&D audits across the organization end to end. 

We are looking for a self-starter with a bias for action, who is able to move new initiatives forward while collaborating with all types of stakeholders. 

• Manage all tools used by R&D from the point of tool selection through implementation, ongoing support, and change requests. 

• Tools include ALM (e.g., JIRA), security tools (static code analysis, third-party vulnerability scanning, etc.), build tools, AI-powered developer tools, and more. 

• End-to-end accountability for process-change projects, from business requirement definition and planning to successful delivery and implementation. 

• Evaluate and help roll out AI-powered tools and workflows across R&D, partnering with engineering leadership on adoption. 

• Lead R&D audits across the organization — coordinating the audit process, collecting and managing the required data, and owning it end to end 

• Work effectively with a variety of stakeholders to ensure successful execution, including R&D teams, product managers, IT, and business operations. 

• Perform business analysis and provide guidance on best practices and possible approaches. 

• Continually find opportunities for improvements and enhancements in existing tools and processes. 

• At least 5 years of experience as a Program Manager/PMO/Project Manager or equivalent at a global software company. 

• Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools in daily work (e.g., AI coding assistants such as Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor). 

• Experience with system analysis and management. 

• Experience with Atlassian tools — an advantage. 

• Experience working in R&D organizations — an advantage. 

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills. 

• Exceptional communication skills. 

• Fluent English

• A university degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering or Information Systems. 

Join an ever-growing, market-disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NiCEr!

At NiCE, we work according to the NiCE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 11502

Reporting into: Director, R&D Operations, CX

Role Type: IC