Senior Technical Program Manager, Engineering Operations
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Role Description
Dropbox is seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team. As part of Engineering Operations, you will lead engineering-wide programs for some of the highest priority initiatives at the company. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute on clear roadmaps, drive alignment with product and company priorities, and own the end-to-end execution of your programs. The ideal candidate will be deeply technical, detail oriented, able to use their influence to drive results for their team with a sense of urgency and ownership.
Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.
Please note, Dropbox is currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership: Drive the development, alignment and execution of various strategic engineering initiatives, defining clear roadmaps and ensuring successful delivery across cross-functional teams
Be able to manage ambitious timelines, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and lead the successful execution of complex, cross-functional engineering programs
Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to foster alignment and drive collective success
Technical Excellence: Apply your deep technical expertise and domain aptitude to drive innovative solutions across various engineering programs
Exceptional Communication: Expertly communicate progress across all levels of the organization, and be able to regularly communicate and present to executive leadership on behalf of your team
Leading Through Influence: As a strong leader, you will collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Product Management, Design and Marketing to successfully influence decisions and drive results
You will use your technical acumen and operational excellence to help the team achieve their ambitious OKRs
Requirements
8+ years of Technical Program Management experience in a related industry
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent years of work experience
Strong technical experience in building distributed systems, platforms and products at scale
Solid technical aptitude with an ability to understand technical architectures and speak to system design, reliability and scalability challenges, and design tradeoffs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting in large groups and handling high-pressure communication with senior management
Experience managing large, cross-functional programs with technical depth and expert program management skills
Experience with 0→1 initiatives and bringing new products to the market
Must have a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle
Detail oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with ambitious priorities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with building infrastructure platforms, search systems and AI/ML products
Expertise in program management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Airtable, Asana, etc.)
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About the job
Senior Technical Program Manager, Engineering Operations
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Management jobs
Role Description
Dropbox is seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team. As part of Engineering Operations, you will lead engineering-wide programs for some of the highest priority initiatives at the company. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute on clear roadmaps, drive alignment with product and company priorities, and own the end-to-end execution of your programs. The ideal candidate will be deeply technical, detail oriented, able to use their influence to drive results for their team with a sense of urgency and ownership.
Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.
Please note, Dropbox is currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership: Drive the development, alignment and execution of various strategic engineering initiatives, defining clear roadmaps and ensuring successful delivery across cross-functional teams
Be able to manage ambitious timelines, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and lead the successful execution of complex, cross-functional engineering programs
Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to foster alignment and drive collective success
Technical Excellence: Apply your deep technical expertise and domain aptitude to drive innovative solutions across various engineering programs
Exceptional Communication: Expertly communicate progress across all levels of the organization, and be able to regularly communicate and present to executive leadership on behalf of your team
Leading Through Influence: As a strong leader, you will collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Product Management, Design and Marketing to successfully influence decisions and drive results
You will use your technical acumen and operational excellence to help the team achieve their ambitious OKRs
Requirements
8+ years of Technical Program Management experience in a related industry
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent years of work experience
Strong technical experience in building distributed systems, platforms and products at scale
Solid technical aptitude with an ability to understand technical architectures and speak to system design, reliability and scalability challenges, and design tradeoffs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting in large groups and handling high-pressure communication with senior management
Experience managing large, cross-functional programs with technical depth and expert program management skills
Experience with 0→1 initiatives and bringing new products to the market
Must have a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle
Detail oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with ambitious priorities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with building infrastructure platforms, search systems and AI/ML products
Expertise in program management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Airtable, Asana, etc.)