# Technical Program Manager, Internal Systems

**Company:** [Stripe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/stripe)
**Location:** Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Technical Program Management, Distributed Systems, Software Infrastructure, Service-Oriented Architecture, Program Planning, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Migration Programs, Kpi Development, Documentation
**Posted:** 2026-05-28

> Drive large-scale infrastructure programs across Stripe engineering organizations, partnering with engineering leaders to plan and execute technical migrations that improve internal platforms and tooling.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Work with teams across the organization to understand pain points in their infrastructure usage, identify common themes, and create cross-domain solutions
- Define and produce high-quality written proposals, communications, and documentation
- Help define the frameworks, async platforms, and tooling used to write and operate all Stripe products
- Partner with Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, Engineers, and other TPMs to define, scope, and drive large migration programs to completion
- Shape technical design, predict roadblocks through engineer collaboration, and identify trade-offs
- Develop, implement, and iterate on program management techniques, frameworks, and KPIs with well-defined success criteria
- Elevate execution capabilities of engineering teams through training and delivery support
- Influence peers and stakeholders, build consensus, and navigate ambiguity
- Leverage data and knowledge to drive strategic decisions at the engineering leadership level
- Create widely circulated plans that drive consistency, clarity, and alignment across teams
- Operationalize and execute critical cross-functional programs spanning Stripe engineering organizations

## Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering, systems engineering, and/or technical program management experience
- Experience with developer products or open source projects
- Experience in distributed systems, software libraries/frameworks, and service-oriented architectures
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to digest complex information and make recommendations
- Track record of providing program management across all phases of software development from kick-off to launch
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to build relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders
- Experience driving internal and external process improvements across multiple teams and functions
- Experience operating autonomously while leading large-scale efforts across multiple teams and time zones

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with AI tool chains and evolving development environments
- Background in core infrastructure (database, cloud compute, networking, services)
- Experience with technical program management in software infrastructure
- Comfort working with geographically distributed teams

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