Senior Principal Program Manager, Engineering Business Operation

Who you are

You have extensive experience in program management, particularly within engineering and business operations — you've successfully led complex programs that enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives across various teams. Your strong business acumen allows you to navigate fast-paced technical ecosystems, and you excel at aligning stakeholders to achieve common goals.

You possess exceptional strategic thinking skills — you can translate high-level business objectives into actionable technical programs, ensuring that all teams are aligned and working towards the same outcomes. Your ability to influence and communicate effectively with executive leadership sets you apart, as you can articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

You thrive in remote-first environments and understand the nuances of managing teams across different locations — your experience in fostering collaboration and maintaining team cohesion in a distributed setting is invaluable. You are committed to building inclusive teams that represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, recognizing that this diversity drives innovation and success.

Desirable

Experience in scaling operations within a technology company is a plus — you understand the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid growth and can implement best practices to support this growth. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices will help you establish standards that enhance the quality and efficiency of product development.

What you'll do

In this role, you will orchestrate complex programs that improve operational efficiency across Docker's product and platform teams — your leadership will be crucial in driving alignment and ensuring that all teams are working effectively towards shared objectives. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and finance teams to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies that enhance overall performance.

You will work directly with executive leadership to shape the strategic direction of the organization — your insights will help translate high-level business goals into actionable plans that can be executed across various teams. You will also be responsible for monitoring the progress of these initiatives, ensuring that they are on track and delivering the expected outcomes.

Your role will involve establishing and maintaining effective communication channels across teams — you will facilitate discussions that promote collaboration and ensure that everyone is informed and engaged in the process. You will also be tasked with identifying and mitigating risks that could impact the success of the programs you manage.

What we offer

Docker provides a remote-first culture that embraces flexibility and work-life balance — you will have the opportunity to work from anywhere in the United States, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in San Francisco or Seattle. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

As part of our team, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the organization — your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of Docker and enhancing the experiences of millions of developers worldwide. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe that diverse teams build better products.