Staff Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Later as a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead transformative initiatives in Technical Operations, focusing on Engineering Operations. You will architect and execute the next stage of engineering evolution, lead the adoption of Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and drive a developer-first architecture. This role involves managing complex system changes, coordinating major technical migrations, and establishing program management best practices. You will oversee cross-team technical initiatives, serve as a trusted partner to Engineering and Product leadership, and shape company strategy. The position also includes developing program management talent and building executive relationships.

Requirements

• 7+ years in Engineering or Technical Program Management , ideally within high-growth SaaS environments
• Proven experience evolving engineering operations , from architecture and observability to developer experience
• Track record of leading technically transformative programs with organization-wide impact
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple teams and systems
• Deep understanding of modern SDLC , Agile methodologies, and service ownership models (SLOs, SLIs, etc.)
• Technical background in software development , systems architecture, and DevOps tooling
• Ability to evaluate complex technical approaches and make informed decisions about technical direction
• Experience with enterprise-wide system transformations and technical migrations
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders around program objectives
• Experience building relationships with executive sponsors and communicating technical complexity to executives
• Track record of resolving organizational conflicts and removing barriers to program success
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Ability to shape program strategy with significant business impact
• Experience with portfolio management processes and program governance frameworks
• Track record of improving developer productivity , scaling systems, and enabling velocity across teams

Responsibilities

• Engineering Operations Leadership
• Architect and execute the next stage of our engineering evolution—from distributed systems toward unified operational excellence
• Lead adoption and enforcement of Service Level Objectives (SLOs) to ensure reliability and accountability across teams
• Drive a developer-first architecture that enables scalability, autonomy, and agility across our platform
• Champion developer experience initiatives to improve productivity, reduce friction, and optimize for speed and velocity
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product leadership to align architecture, tooling, and practices with business goals
• Evaluate complex technical approaches and ensure long-term technical viability of strategic initiatives
• Strategic System Management
• Manage complex, interdependent system changes across the entire technology stack
• Coordinate major technical migrations while ensuring system reliability throughout significant changes
• Architect enterprise-wide system transformations and create technical strategies for major organizational changes
• Design approaches for complex technical transitions that maintain operational excellence
• Planning & Practices Excellence
• Map SDLC processes and identify opportunities to accelerate secure, scalable, and high-quality software delivery
• Apply Agile/Scrum practices tailored to the organization's size, stage, and complexity
• Establish and evolve effective tracking and reporting to provide accurate operational insights
• Use data and engineering metrics to continuously improve processes and development flow
• Implement organization-wide program management best practices and create scalable review processes for complex programs
• Executive Program Management
• Oversee complex, cross-team technical initiatives , mapping architectural dependencies and ensuring aligned, high-quality, timely delivery
• Serve as a trusted partner to Engineering and Product leadership, driving execution, accountability, and impact
• Align the organization around strategic programs and manage executive expectations effectively at all levels
• Shape company strategy and priorities through technical insights and program leadership
• Influence company-wide resource allocation and advocate for strategic technical initiatives at the highest levels
• Leadership & Development
• Develop program management talent across the organization and mentor junior program managers
• Resolve organizational barriers and facilitate alignment at the highest organizational levels
• Build executive relationships across the organization and gain buy-in from executive leadership
• Establish governance for critical initiatives and implement scalable program management frameworks

Benefits

$ 165,000 - 195,000 USD