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PlaidPlaidSan Francisco, CA

Technical Program Manager

Lead complex cross-functional technical programs to improve Plaid's data infrastructure, governance, and ML platforms. Partner with engineering, product, data, and legal teams to drive execution, manage dependencies, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance data quality and reliability.

173k – 238k/yr
Hybrid6+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, cross-functional technical programs that improve data infrastructure, governance, and machine learning platforms.
  • Drive end-to-end program execution by managing plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communication across engineering and product organizations.
  • Partner with engineering, product, data, legal, privacy, and business teams to align on priorities, scope, and success metrics.
  • Enable the adoption of standardized processes and best practices for data governance, platform modernization, and trusted data management.
  • Remove execution blockers, monitor progress against program goals, and provide regular updates to leadership.
  • Foster collaboration across multiple organizations to deliver scalable solutions that improve data quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • Communicate progress to technical and executive stakeholders.
  • Improve execution frameworks and program health.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years leading complex technical programs.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and engineering systems.
  • Experience driving cross-functional programs involving multiple engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
  • Experience with data platforms, infrastructure, ML platforms, or developer productivity is a strong plus.
  • Prior experience in fintech or another highly regulated environment is a strong plus.

Skills

Technical Program ManagementSoftware ArchitectureData Platformsmachine learning platformsData GovernanceStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationRisk ManagementFintechdeveloper productivity

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