Technical Program Manager

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About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager who will be critical in leveling up our software delivery process. This role will have two responsibilities: 1) engage in high impact and cross-team cutting projects & initiatives and 2) help us better track and enhance how we deliver software as an Engineering, Product, & Design (EPD) org.

This role is instrumental to the success of the EPD org and will be a critical stakeholder in our technical execution delivery.

In this role, you can expect to:

Own our engineering execution tracking tools (Jira, Linearb, and Productboard) to maintain a clear view of engineering execution that can be shared across the department and company.
Drive high-priority, cross-functional & cross-team initiatives to ensure successful delivery and business impact.
Develop and implement technical programs and processes designed to enhance the productivity and leverage of the EPD organization.
Advise and influence key EPD stakeholders at various levels of seniority & role type: including Staff Engineers, Engineering Managers, Product Managers, EPD Directors, and EPD Vice Presidents.

You are a good fit if you:

Have 6+ years of collective experience as a TPM or as a Software Engineer
Were previously a software engineer or have a strong technical foundation (i.e. understand the SDLC, can assess technical risks, etc.).
Have the ability to drive change across teams through influence, rather than authority.
Have a bias towards action.
Have experience in a remote-first and/or writing-heavy environment.

You may not be a good fit if you:

Do not possess a strong technical foundation, or you’re not willing to actively learn and understand new technical concepts and processes.
Are not interested in technical operations, program management, and change management as these are core aspects of the role.

Compensation & Benefits