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Uber Technologies, Inc. is the world’s largest, San Francisco-based mobile technology platform facilitating on-demand ride-hailing, food delivery (Uber Eats), and freight transportation across approximately 70 countries.
As a Sr Technical Program Manager - Program Management (Tech), you will drive structure and coordination for large-scale engineering initiatives involving core service layers and data infrastructure supporting real-time transactions. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of technical programs across Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Legal teams while navigating complexities in modernizing products and security frameworks. Your daily responsibilities include resolving cross-team dependencies, translating product visions into execution roadmaps, identifying systemic bottlenecks, and defining program KPIs through a data-driven approach. You will utilize skills in distributed systems, technical documentation like PRDs or ERDs, and process automation. Preferred expertise includes specialized domains such as Data Security, Privacy (GDPR, SOC 2), and Infrastructure cost optimization. Technical proficiency may include SQL, Python, Tableau, and experience within microservice or DevOps environments to solve architectural puzzles.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $207025 from 72 postings across 20 companies.
Lead complex technical programs from inception to delivery while resolving cross-team dependencies and risks.
Translate product visions into detailed execution roadmaps and resource plans with engineering leads.
Identify systemic bottlenecks and manage escalations to maintain project momentum.
Implement continuous improvements to program management processes and operational standards.
Balance priorities across diverse stakeholders including leadership, technical teams, and legal partners.
Define program KPIs and use data-driven insights to inform executive decision-making.
Create technical documentation such as PRDs or ERDs for the product development lifecycle.
Drive efficiencies through process definition, runbooks, and tooling automation.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in technical program management or software development leadership.
Experience shipping large-scale programs while managing scheduling, resource planning, and stakeholder communication for senior-level audiences.
Technical aptitude to understand distributed systems and translate technical issues into prioritized actions.
Experience predicting execution risks and building data-backed proposals to achieve team alignment.
Experience with the product development lifecycle, including creating technical documentation like PRDs or ERDs.
Experience driving efficiencies through process definition, runbooks, or tooling automation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
Expertise in Data Security, Privacy, Internal Audit, Infrastructure cost optimization, or software engineering in microservice/DevOps environments (preferred); PMP, CISA, CISSP, or CIA certifications (preferred).
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