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Senior Engineering Program Manager

Ladders · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteProject Management$175k–$220k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role will serve as a key bridge between engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders to keep complex technical initiatives moving forward. You will own intake, triage, and prioritization for urgent requests while helping translate high-level vision into clear execution plans. The position also supports architectural transitions, cross-team dependency management, and greater visibility into product health and risk across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary engineering representative in cross-functional intake and triage meetings
  • Manage the routing of urgent requests and ensure timely action on leadership decisions
  • Track project dependencies with operations and provide clear upfront requirements to engineering teams
  • Facilitate architectural transitions to improve product interactivity and responsiveness
  • Lead internal engineering audits and support risk identification across teams
  • Create and maintain executive dashboards to improve transparency around product health
  • Clarify roles and optimize ownership dynamics during complex service rollouts across multiple product pods

Qualifications

  • Thorough understanding of software architecture concepts, including microservices and API versioning
  • Proven ability to convert high-level visions and meeting notes into structured project plans
  • Expert-level proficiency in Jira and related workflow-mapping tools
  • Skill in diplomacy and influencing cross-department alignment without direct authority
  • Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential workflow bottlenecks
  • Demonstrated commitment to cultural values such as humility, inclusion, and leadership
  • Experience in high-growth or pre-IPO technology environments

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and bonus/equity plans for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families
  • Unlimited vacation and flexible working hours
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching contributions
  • Wellness support including financial, mental, and physical health resources
  • Daily lunch stipend when in-office and snacks provided at select locations

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $175,000 – $220,000 annually

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