Senior Technology Program Manager

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Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technology Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programs. This role requires deep expertise in program and project management methodologies, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive alignment across engineering, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end lifecycle of programs, ensuring strategic outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
 

Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership

• Own the full lifecycle of large-scale, high-impact technology programs from initiation through delivery

• Scope, plan, and manage multiple concurrent technical projects across diverse teams and domains

• Lead cross-functional teams through Agile, Scrum, and/or SDLC methodologies to deliver business-critical outcomes on time and within budget

• Drive program alignment with strategic objectives, ensuring dependencies, risks, and resources are proactively managed

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans including scope, schedule, milestones, resource allocation, and budget

• Facilitate retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery practices

• Lead estimation processes and resource planning across engineering, product, and operations teams
   

Portfolio & Governance

• Manage a portfolio of technology initiatives, ensuring visibility, prioritization, and alignment with functional and enterprise priorities

• Design and implement program-level reporting and dashboards for executive stakeholders

• Define and evolve project management processes, templates, and tools to support scalable delivery
   

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, technical teams, and business partners

• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and drive consensus

Tools & Methodologies

• Define and implement project methodologies tailored to program needs (Agile, Scrum, SDLC, etc.)

• Evaluate, deploy, and train teams on project management tools (e.g., Clarizen, SharePoint, Project Library)

• Continuously improve tooling and processes to support efficient and transparent program execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology program or project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives on budget and on time

• Demonstrated expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies

• Strong proficiency with project management tools and portfolio reporting systems

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience managing enterprise-level programs with multiple interdependent projects

• Certifications preferred (PMP, CSM, etc)

• Degree in relevant field is preferred

Skills

• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and a passion for operational excellence

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced environments

• Ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams toward shared goals

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 139,000 - 209,000 USD / Annual

United States - CA Bay Area : 139,000 - 209,000 USD / Annual

United States - CA Non-Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA : 130,000 - 194,000 USD / Annual

United States - (CO, DE, FL, GA, MI, MN,NV,NH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WI) : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual

United States - (AL, AR, AZ, ID, IN, IA, KS, KT, LA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN,UT, VE, WV, WY) : 106,000 - 160,000 USD / Annual

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