Engineering Program Manager

About Ditto:

Ditto is redefining how data moves at the edge. Our mission is to make it seamless for developers to build resilient, real-time applications, regardless of network conditions. Whether you're in a stadium, airplane, or remote military base, Ditto's peer-to-peer sync engine ensures devices stay connected and data stays consistent, even without internet. With more than $145 million in funding and trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto powers mission-critical experiences across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, defense, and more. As a globally distributed, fast-growing startup, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the wide range of perspectives needed to solve the world’s hardest connectivity problems.

The Engineering Program Manager will report directly to the CTO and serve as the connective tissue across our engineering organization. You'll drive the execution of complex, cross-functional technical initiatives from inception to delivery, ensuring our distributed teams stay aligned, dependencies are managed, and products ship on time. This is a highly technical role that requires both deep understanding of distributed systems and the ability to orchestrate multiple engineering workstreams simultaneously.

You'll be responsible for translating strategic technical vision into actionable roadmaps, establishing program management practices that scale with our growth, and partnering closely with engineering leads to balance velocity with quality. You'll help shape how Ditto builds and ships world-class edge computing technology.

What You'll Be Up To…

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of major technical initiatives across platform, infrastructure, SDK, and product engineering teams.
• Own program timelines, milestones, and deliverables for complex multi-quarter initiatives involving 3-6+ engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain program tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting cadences that provide visibility into progress, risks, and blockers.
• Drive sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum processes across engineering teams.

Technical Coordination & Risk Management

• Identify and manage technical dependencies across teams, proactively surfacing conflicts and driving resolution.
• Facilitate architecture and design reviews with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and alignment with long-term technical strategy.
• Anticipate risks and bottlenecks before they impact delivery; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Partner with engineering leads to make informed trade-off decisions between scope, quality, and timeline.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as the bridge between engineering, product, customer success, and sales to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical planning sessions, quarterly planning cycles, and roadmap reviews with executive leadership.
• Partner with engineering recruiting to help scale teams and optimize organizational structure.

Process & Culture Building

• Define and implement scalable program management frameworks, rituals, and best practices as the company grows.
• Build and maintain program documentation, including technical roadmaps, dependency maps, and decision logs.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering.
• Mentor engineers on effective collaboration, communication, and delivery practices.

What Helps You Thrive…

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or similar roles in software/infrastructure companies.
• Strong technical background with hands-on software engineering experience; you can read code, understand system architecture, and engage in technical discussions with senior engineers.
• Deep expertise with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with proven ability to adapt frameworks to fit team needs.
• Track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex technical programs involving distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or developer tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams without dropping balls.
• Outstanding communication skills—you can distill complex technical concepts for any audience and facilitate productive discussions.
• Experience working directly with en