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Staff Program Manager, Tech

Uber · Sunnyvale, CA · 1 mo ago
Project Management$389k–$467k/yrFull-time

Leading in a high-growth environment means setting direction in motion, not waiting for perfect conditions. As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will drive structure and coordination for large-scale, complex engineering initiatives that power the bedrock of the platform—from core service layers to data infrastructure that supports millions of real-time transactions. This role is about navigating the reality of modernizing critical products and security frameworks while the business moves at high velocity. You will be a strategic operator and cross-functional influencer, owning the end-to-end lifecycle of technical programs that span Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Legal. You will make data-driven decisions on prioritization, manage complex dependencies, and impact global reliability and data privacy. We are looking for a professional who can solve architectural puzzles and elevate technical program management standards across a global organization.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute GenAI Adoption Roadmap for Enterprise Applications in close partnership with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders.
  • Lead scoping, foundational planning, and execution of high-visibility, cross-functional programs focused on enabling AI-driven productivity, applying structured program and project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery and organizational readiness.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies to gather requirements, align priorities, and translate strategic objectives into actionable execution plans.
  • Apply technical acumen and strategic program management principles to establish the initial framework for success, focusing on rapid value delivery and organizational change readiness.
  • Develop and track KPIs and success metrics to measure the effectiveness, business value, and organizational impact of GenAI programs, and regularly report insights to leadership.
  • Optimize cross-team processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency, stakeholder alignment, and delivery outcomes for AI-related initiatives.
  • Drive change management and strategic communications, including executive updates, written narratives, and stakeholder reviews, to support organizational adoption and long-term integration of GenAI tools and practices.
  • May telecommute.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Any), Information Systems Management, or related field, followed by eight years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
  • Supporting AI enablement initiatives, including foundational planning, stakeholder alignment, governance strategy development, and operational readiness for large-scale technology adoption.
  • Process optimization and operational excellence, including identifying inefficiencies and designing scalable processes to improve delivery, adoption, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Organization management, project management, or program management for technical or security-based implementation.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Process optimization.
  • Strategic communication.
  • Implementing Scrum, Agile, or Waterfall technologies.
  • Delivery of IT process improvement projects with technology processes and/or major tech companies.

Pay

$388,918 to $466,702 per year

Benefits

  • Eligibility to participate in Uber's bonus program and other types of compensation.
  • Various benefits (details available at Uber's benefits page).

Schedule

Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

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