Senior Technical Program Manager - The Roku Channel

Roku•San Jose, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Roku is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of complex, high-visibility programs across The Roku Channel and Premium Subscriptions product areas. In this role, you will lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, product, design, and quality assurance teams to align diverse stakeholders toward shared goals on the Cloud TV platform and Content Tools. You will own program schedules, deliverables, and metrics while proactively identifying and mitigating technical, operational, and organizational risks. Success in this role requires a strong ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities without direct authority, and escalate critical issues with context and proposed solutions. You will play a key part in shaping how Roku delivers world-class streaming experiences to millions of users globally.

Requirements

Extensive experience leading technical programs in consumer software, media/streaming, or platform products
Proven track record of managing multi-team initiatives with high dependency complexity and delivering results
Working knowledge of engineering systems including client/server integration, APIs, experimentation, and analytics
Experience with streaming technologies such as AVOD, SVOD, FAST, live streaming, content discovery, personalization, or content operations
Strong expertise in risk management, critical path planning, and disciplined execution
Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence
Deep understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Experience leveraging AI tools for workflow optimization, documentation, or data analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi-team technical programs from inception to delivery across engineering, product, design, and QA
Drive alignment and decision-making through technical discussions with cross-functional stakeholders and diverse teams with competing priorities
Establish and manage program schedules, deliverables, and success metrics; track progress and implement risk mitigation strategies
Proactively identify and manage technical, operational, and organizational risks by developing contingency plans
Ensure quality standards are met throughout the development lifecycle and manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and trade-off negotiation
Navigate ambiguity and solve complex challenges, escalating critical blockers with context and recommended solutions