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Technical Program Manager, Engineering

181k – 226kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYOnsite8+ YOE
Summary

Lead strategic programs across Platform Engineering and Security teams, driving planning, cross-functional initiatives, and compliance alignment. Requires 8+ years TPM experience and strong stakeholder influence.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning initiatives for the Platform Engineering and Security teams, setting goals and identifying key performance indicators.
  • Drive Company/Business Unitwide programs and initiatives for the Platform Engineering and Security teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to improve processes and procedures.
  • Build, maintain, and regularly communicate detailed reporting to inform strategic decisions across the company.
  • Ensure that Scale's security and compliance practices align with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

  • 8+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager.
  • Significant experience in platform infrastructure, security or compliance in a role that required cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Experience in program management, including planning, organizing, and managing resources.
  • Experience leading day-to-day activities and improving processes.
  • An action-oriented mindset, balancing creative problem-solving with a strong drive to achieve outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience using data analysis tools or software.
  • Strong communication skills with experience presenting to and influencing senior and executive leadership.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience applying AI or Machine Learning.
  • Experience in a high growth technology company.
  • Experience with SQL and/or another database language, with the ability to handle, analyze, and interpret large datasets.
  • Experience in securing AWS-based Cloud environments.
  • Experience driving cross Business Unit programs that affect top level company goals.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $180,800–$226,000 USD.
  • Equity-based compensation.
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Learning and development stipend.
  • Generous PTO.
  • Commuter stipend (role-dependent).
Skills
Program ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-functional CollaborationProcess ImprovementData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementSecurity & CompliancePlatform InfrastructureExecutive CommunicationSQL
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