Staff Technical Program Manager

Sirius XM•Oakland, CA

About The Position

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital role in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life everyday. SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. We have a terrific opportunity for a Staff Technical Program Manager with a passion for delivering high quality products in a complex, fast paced environment. As part of the Client Software Engineering organization, the Staff Technical Program Manager will work with engineering teams to deliver world-class features for SiriusXM & Pandora applications and websites, as well as features that support the Automotive client. As a Staff TPM, you will act as a technical authority and organizational leader, owning large programs that span multiple teams and systems, improving delivery processes, and serving as a key liaison for Platform Services APIs and consumer-facing applications across SiriusXM and Pandora. We are looking for someone who is results-oriented and highly comfortable facilitating engineering teams to meet commitments and successfully deliver high quality products and new features. You enjoy being of service to your team and to the larger organization, and your leadership is grounded in trust, transparency, and kindness.

Requirements

7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, or Scrum Master, managing cross-functional projects.
Strong technical proficiency, including experience with software development, APIs, QA, or system architecture.
Deep understanding of Agile and SDLC methodologies, including release planning and dependency management
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Ability to facilitate teams and individuals working collaboratively and efficiently.
Proven ability to manage large, ambiguous, cross-functional programs.
Proficient knowledge and experience in release planning and management
Experience in risk reporting, management and mitigation
Experience working with consumer-facing applications, platform services, or large-scale distributed systems.
Demonstrated ability to influence technical and product strategy
Experience leading program management best practices
Comfort operating in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate at multiple levels
Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: Scrum Master Certification (such as CSM or PSM) or PMP and any other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate multiple engineering teams delivering platform and consumer-facing features
Drive and define program requirements, success metrics, and end to end delivery plans
Balance scope, timeline, and quality to achieve optimal outcomes
Contribute to weekly and monthly status reports on health of programs
Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to develop and maintain multi-quarter roadmaps
Ensure technical feasibility and sequencing align with company strategy and platform evolution
Lead Agile ceremonies and reinforce best practices across teams
Assist with story definition, backlog prioritization, and dependency resolution
Support teams in scaling delivery across complex initiatives
Build trusted relationships across teams and leadership levels
Advocate for clear priorities, technical excellence, and customer-focused outcomes
Influence without authority and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders