Staff Technical Program Manager
About the role
GitHub is the developer company and the home of open source. We make it easier for developers to be developers: to work together, to solve challenging problems, and to create the world’s most important technologies. We foster a collaborative community that can come together—as individuals and in teams—to create the future of software and make a difference in the world.
Technical Program Management (TPM)
The TPM organization leads the delivery of GitHub's most critical product and business initiatives. TPMs help bring new products and capabilities to market by driving execution across engineering, product, design, go-to-market, and business functions.
Responsibilities
Partners with engineering leaders, product managers, and stakeholders across GitHub to build and execute comprehensive program plans, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure teams deliver high-quality outcomes.
Provides clear communication, drives alignment, and helps leaders make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of complex initiatives.
Is technically credible, operationally rigorous, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Brings together diverse teams, balances competing priorities, and makes thoughtful tradeoff recommendations that optimize for overall program success.
Sits within GitHub's Security Products organization. Partners closely with engineering, product, and business leaders to deliver capabilities that help developers build secure, high-quality software by default.
Programs may span application security, software supply chain security, AI-powered security capabilities, developer platforms, and large-scale product launches that reach GitHub's global customer base.
Helps scale the TPM practice through process improvements, operational excellence, and the development of reusable tools and frameworks.
Qualifications
8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
5+ years experience in managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
7+ years of experience in working directly with engineering, product and supporting business teams in launching new products; you are results-oriented and have a track record of shipping and iterating
Comfortable working in a 100% remote and globally distributed team and willing to travel as/when needed in support of program goals
Preferred Qualifications
Have a flair for software development projects, can quickly absorb new technologies and proven experience in creating clarity in the midst of complexity; experience in understanding the technical architecture and design of a product
Experience leading large-scale technical programs involving application security, AI-powered developer experiences, software supply chain technologies, developer platforms, or related domains
Ability to quickly develop domain expertise and effectively partner with security engineers, architects, and product leaders
Expert level knowledge in agile as well as traditional project management methodologies, with the ability to combine and develop hybrid tools to drive project and team success
Clearly identify and articulate project status, identify complex blockers, and work with a sense of urgency to mitigate unexpected issues, when they arise
Demonstrated success in working in a boundary-less manner and delivering results through cross functional, cross organizational collaboration
Intellectually curious with a passion for learning and development for yourself and others