Senior Technical Program Manager, Central
About The Position
Lyft is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to help engineering teams deliver at scale. The role drives cross-functional initiatives through strategic and tactical program management, applying technical and analytical skills, leadership, planning, communication, and collaboration. The position focuses on core acquisition products and large-scale, distributed production systems, with the goal of delivering programs that materially impact the business and serve Lyft passengers and drivers. The role is hybrid and requires working in the office three days per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hybrid employees may work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year. The expected base pay range for the San Francisco area is $148,000–$185,000, excluding potential equity, bonus, and benefits; pay varies based on qualifications, experience, and location.
Requirements
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects iteratively, managing multiple dependencies and constraints in a dynamic, agile environment.
- Ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams amid extreme ambiguity and high-level direction.
- Experience building roadmaps, release plans, and project plans, with a thorough understanding of dependency management.
- Ability to communicate technical problems and solutions to audiences ranging from engineers and partners to C-level executives.
- Ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a matrixed environment, with excellent organizational and planning skills and attention to detail.
- Experience delivering projects in large-scale, distributed production systems and 24x7 production operations.
- Experience compiling and presenting data- and experimentation-backed business and technology options to decision makers.
- At least 5 years in Technical Program Management or a TPM/PM hybrid role.
- Background in software, data science, or systems engineering sufficient to engage deeply with engineers and product leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integration roadmaps, strategies, and playbooks for core acquisition products.
- Lead iterative delivery of strategic cross-functional initiatives from concept through launch, supporting focus, transparency, communication, visibility, and accountability.
- Use technical expertise with large-scale, distributed 24x7 production systems to build plans, identify risks, and ensure smooth project launches.
- Partner with engineering, product, and business leadership to build collaborative teams and improve communication across teams and stakeholders.
- Identify systemic issues affecting Lyft engineering and take action to resolve them.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with additional programs available when enrolled.
- Mental health benefits.
- Family building benefits.
- Child care and pet benefits.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- 12 observed holidays.
- Discretionary paid time off for salaried team members; 15 days of paid time off for hourly team members.
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave for biological, adoptive, and foster parents.
- Subsidized commuter benefits.
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
