Technical Program Manager – Platform Services

Motive

. Partner with the VP of Platform Services and Engineering Managers to translate organizational priorities into executable program roadmaps with measurable business outcomes .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical program management with a focus on leading complex, cross-functional programs and driving alignment among stakeholders. Proficient in establishing metrics for program success and communicating effectively with both technical and business audiences.

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Technical Program ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipStakeholder AlignmentProgram Metrics EstablishmentComplex Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Program StructuringExecution Risk ManagementDecision-Making FacilitationTechnical FluencyRoot-Cause Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsMentoring in Program ManagementBias for Action

Tools & Technologies

Gantt ChartsMetricSenseDatadog DashboardsJira

Industry Keywords

SoftwareInfrastructurePlatform OrganizationsU.S. Export Administration Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the VP of Platform Services and Engineering Managers to translate organizational priorities into executable program roadmaps with measurable business outcomes
Lead end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional technical programs across Platform Services Engineering, from definition and planning through delivery and adoption
Drive alignment across engineering and partner teams by managing goals, milestones, dependencies, decisions, and execution risks
Build scalable program mechanisms, including roadmap reviews, status reporting, escalation paths, and success metrics
Identify systemic issues and execution gaps and lead teams toward practical, durable solutions
Influence technical and business stakeholders to make informed trade-off decisions and advance strategic initiatives
Mentor others in program management practices and elevate execution standards across engineering
Drive monthly and quarterly business reviews, executive reporting, and cross-organizational communications
Collaborate with Product leadership to map the product roadmap into programs interfacing with multiple product engineering teams
Implement dynamic program tracking frameworks, such as Gantt and single-source-of-truth models, to flag delivery risks in advance

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or a related role within software, infrastructure, or platform organizations
15+ years of experience in the technology industry
Proven track record leading large, ambiguous, multi-team programs with significant cross-functional dependencies and measurable business or platform impact
Strong technical fluency and ability to engage credibly with engineering leaders and teams on architecture, trade-offs, delivery risks, and execution plans
Experience structuring programs, driving decision-making, and solving complex problems in fast-paced, evolving environments
Experience building alignment across senior stakeholders and improving communication, governance, and execution across interdependent teams
Demonstrated bias for action and root-cause problem solving over administrative tracking; experience moving beyond Jira hygiene to actively unblocking delivery
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to synthesize technical complexities into clear executive summaries and trade-off matrices
Expertise in establishing objective metrics, including MetricSense, Datadog dashboards, SLO attainment, and cost trends, to govern program success
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Pharmacy benefits
Optical benefits
Dental care benefits
Paid time off
Sick time off
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) contribution
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