Manager, Technical Program Management

### **About the Role** Uber is seeking a **Manager, Technical Program Management (TPM)** to drive structure and coordination for large-scale, complex engineering initiatives across the **Core Services Product Teams**. This role focuses on enabling cross-team collaboration to: - Modernize critical product platforms - Enhance efficiency - Improve reliability - Support new product development efforts Your contributions will help streamline execution and ensure alignment across multiple cross-functional teams. This role is expected to **roll up sleeves and contribute individually** where needed, while also **raising the bar on TPM capabilities** across various levels, domains, and locations. The **Uber Technical Program Management (TPM)** team plays a pivotal role in leading high-impact, org-wide initiatives and continuously improving processes to boost the efficiency of our Product and Engineering orgs. The **Product Platform Team** supports key business areas such as **Rides, Eats, Delivery, Safety**, and **Insurance**, powering use cases across Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Operations. ### **What the Candidate Will Do** - **Lead a team of TPMs**, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development - **Manage end-to-end technical programs**, ensuring timely and successful project delivery - Partner closely with engineering and product leads to design solutions that meet **compliance and regulatory** requirements - **Drive execution** by aligning multiple engineering teams, setting goals, and defining business deliverables - Offer **technical guidance** and seek standardization across teams to increase execution efficiency - Act as the **primary liaison** among engineering, legal, compliance, and business teams - Monitor program progress, resolve dependencies, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior management and stakeholders - Champion **process improvement and innovation** in program management ### **Basic Qualifications:** **Experience:** - **7+ years** in technical program management and/or software development leadership - **12+ years** total experience in technical program management and/or software development - Demonstrated success in **building and leading TPM teams** with deep technical knowledge **Skills & Knowledge:** - Deep understanding of **platform architecture**, **software design lifecycle**, and **vendor management** - Proficiency in **data-driven decision-making**, including **P&L tracking** and **resource planning** **Stakeholder Management & Communication:** - Ability to influence a broad set of internal stakeholders, including **senior leadership, technical teams**, and **legal/compliance** - Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into **clear, actionable insights** **Leadership & Program Management:** - Proven record managing **cross-functional teams and initiatives** - Experience in **mentoring teams**, improving processes, and managing **multiple projects in parallel** - Skilled at **leading without direct authority** and influencing across diverse teams ### **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with **Machine Learning**, **Generative AI (GenAI)**, or **AI-driven forecasting/cost optimization** - Background in **rapidly scaling environments**, especially in taking products from **zero-to-one** - Domain knowledge in **Trust, Payments Risk, Safety**, or **Insurance** (preferred but not required) For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$211,000 per year - USD$234,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits](https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits). Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together. Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing [this form](https://forms.gle/aDWTk9k6xtMU25Y5A). Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.