Director of TPM

DoorDash, Inc

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CASunnyvale, CASeattle, WA
Salary
$268,600–$395,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $332k
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This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$253,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $332k versus about $216k for comparable roles.

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 190 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director of TPM

The Director of TPM leads a high-performing team of twelve technical program managers supporting nearly 1,300 engineers across five strategic engineering organizations. This role involves managing complex portfolios including real-time fulfillment networks, multi-billion dollar advertising platforms, merchant ecosystems, and logistics infrastructure for services like Drive and Parcels. The leader will partner with senior executives to shape portfolio strategy, manage technical sequencing, and resolve cross-organizational challenges while overseeing the Pedregal global platform re-architecture. Key responsibilities include developing talent, establishing durable operating mechanisms for execution, and integrating AI-enabled ways of working to improve engineering efficiency. Candidates must possess deep technical credibility regarding architecture, system dependencies, and reliability. The role requires extensive experience in leading large-scale transformations across interdependent systems while navigating complex business priorities to ensure seamless production availability during significant infrastructure migrations and multi-year technology evolutions.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop a team of 12 Technical Program Managers supporting over 1,300 engineers across five strategic business units.
  • Partner with senior leadership to define portfolio strategy, investment tradeoffs, technical sequencing, and risk management.
  • Execute large-scale multi-year transformations including the global platform re-architecture for DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo.
  • Establish durable operating mechanisms for decision-making, technical readiness, and cross-functional alignment across interdependent teams.
  • Mentor and coach TPM talent to ensure high standards of technical depth and independent ownership.
  • Identify and implement AI-enabled workflows to improve the pace and quality of engineering execution.
  • Resolve complex organizational issues by translating technical complexities into clear action plans for stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 12+ years of TPM experience.
  • Must have 7+ years of experience leading TPM teams.
  • Must be located near San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, or Seattle, WA.
  • Must possess the technical credibility to engage on architecture, platform migrations, and system dependencies.
  • Must have a track record of leading large-scale, multi-year transformations across multiple organizations.
  • Must demonstrate strong communication skills to influence senior engineering leaders and resolve ambiguous issues.
  • Must be able to operate effectively with globally distributed teams across different cultures and time zones.
  • Curiosity and practical fluency with AI-enabled ways of working (preferred).

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