Staff Technical Program Manager, AI Native

About the role

This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and strategic execution within a major engineering department. You will partner with leadership to refine planning processes, track objectives, and manage program delivery, all while championing an AI-native approach.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Oversee the department's planning framework, including goal cycles, review preparation, and roadmap management.
• Lead weekly execution meetings, ensuring clear agendas, pre-reads, documented decisions, and follow-ups.
• Develop strategic materials for company-wide presentations, team events, and executive reviews.
• Consolidate department documentation into a central, reliable repository.
• Transition the department's operational systems from AI-assisted to fully AI-native.
• Facilitate collaboration across different departments and functions.
• Manage the intake and prioritization of incoming requests for the department.
• Identify and resolve organizational friction points and communication breakdowns.
• Prepare and validate materials for leadership review, highlighting potential risks.
• Lead high-priority projects from initiation to completion, such as strategy analysis or build-vs-buy evaluations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years managing programs, with a history of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong technical understanding, enabling informed technical decisions and influencing roadmaps.
• Proficiency with engineering tools like Jira and Linear, and AI tools such as Claude and Cursor.
• A Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to automate tasks using AI agents and manage their quality, while maintaining oversight.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Expertise in simplifying complex programs and creating predictability without excessive process.
• A natural inclination to build systems and processes based on needs and stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to build trust and understand the needs of engineering, legal, finance, and product teams.
• A leadership style that influences teams and stakeholders, with strong follow-through on commitments.
• A strategic mindset that identifies risks and challenges assumptions, elevating the quality of thinking.

Skills & tools

• Jira
• Linear
• Claude
• Cursor

Practical notes

• Salary range for US-based candidates: $140,000 - $209,000 USD.
• Salary range for Canada-based candidates: 163,000 CAD - 194,000 CAD.
• Compensation includes base pay, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match (US) or RRSP with DPSP (Canada), Employee Assistance Program, flexible PTO, and learning and development opportunities.
• Support for remote work setup, including equipment and reimbursements.
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.