Senior Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Scribd, a company dedicated to sparking human curiosity, as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) and contribute to the development of their products, Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. As a TPM, you will be responsible for program strategy, roadmap planning, building relationships with stakeholders, driving strategy, managing timelines, measuring success, and improving processes. You will work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Scribd offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, equity ownership, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 3+ (TPM) / 5+ (Sr. TPM) years of experience in a TPM/program management, operations or equivalent role in a technology company
• Experience with the software development process, working with product and engineering teams or programs from roadmapping through delivery
• Experience working directly with engineers, product managers, and product marketers
• Track record of operating independently and without oversight
• Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions
• The ability to successfully work and partner across multiple functions in an organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to understand and articulate the “big picture
• Distinctive problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Act like an owner : Be an owner of program strategy and roadmap planning across multiple functions within Scribd
• Build relationships: Our TPM team thrives on collaboration. You will work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders, and your ability to foster strong relationships and align diverse perspectives will be crucial in achieving our collective objectives
• Drive strategy : We are not just about execution; we are equally passionate about strategy. You will dive deep into the "how" and "why" of our projects, developing comprehensive plans that align with our overarching goals. Your strategic thinking will guide our decision-making process and ensure we stay on the right track
• Own the complexity: Drive multiple cross-functional programs simultaneously and create scalable frameworks across orgs and functions to track work and communicate on progress
• Manage timelines : Lead the timeline for delivery for key programs. Proactively identify risks within programs and create mitigation strategies via workflows, communication, or resource allocation
• Measure Success : Proactively propose success metrics for yourself and your programs when relevant and identify when these success metrics are at risk
• Improve how we work : Identify and optimize for process improvements at the team and cross-team level to deliver impact to the business at a larger scale

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• 401k/RSP matching
• Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning & Development programs
• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
• Mental Health support & resources
• Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
• Referral Bonuses
• Book Benefit
• Sabbaticals
• Company wide events
• Team engagement budgets
• Vacation & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
• Flexible Sick Time
• Volunteer Day
• Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace