Technical Program Manager, World ID

Tools for Humanity • San Francisco, CA

121d • $238,000 - $270,000

About The Position

As the Technical Program Manager for World ID, you will be at the center of driving operational excellence and ensuring seamless execution of technical and non-technical programs. You will lead program management efforts across World ID, partnering with cross-functional teams to orchestrate a highly efficient and high-velocity product development lifecycle (PDLC). In this role, you’ll define, implement, and optimize processes that ensure alignment across World ID programs (internal product features and external partnerships) and with other teams across the World project. You’ll be responsible for tracking progress, identifying blockers, and driving accountability, while providing senior management with clear, actionable reporting on progress and velocity. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by enabling World ID to scale efficiently and deliver on its mission of empowering everyone with a unique digital identity.

Requirements

• Strong technical expertise with a background in engineering, including proficiency in coding and experience working closely with engineering teams to build and scale complex systems or products.
• Proven ability to manage technical programs at scale, demonstrating deep understanding of software development lifecycles and system architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering leadership, or related roles, preferably in high-growth or fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical details into actionable plans for cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience managing external partner or customer programs — aligning technical timelines, requirements, and communications across organizational boundaries.
• Able to represent the technical team in partner-facing discussions — translating integration requirements, managing delivery timelines, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Deep familiarity with privacy, security, and decentralized technologies; experience in Web3, blockchain, or digital identity is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, improving team velocity, and delivering programs with measurable impact.
• Highly skilled at designing and optimizing processes, navigating ambiguity, and resolving complex issues with a collaborative mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; advanced technical credentials are a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about building scalable systems that prioritize user experience, privacy, and security, with a commitment to World ID’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Management for World ID: Manage all technical and non-technical programs, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering high-impact outcomes efficiently.
• Orchestrate Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC): Define, facilitate, and optimize a streamlined PDLC to enable rapid development and delivery of World ID initiatives.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional teams within World ID and across World App, ensuring tight coordination and communication to meet shared objectives.
• Manage Key Partner Integration Programs: Work across product, engineering, and business teams to ensure partners successfully integrate and launch with World ID.
• Ensure High-Velocity Execution: Identify blockers, propose solutions, and drive execution to maintain momentum and achieve program milestones.
• Track and Report Progress: Develop and maintain reporting frameworks that provide visibility into program velocity, resource allocation, and progress towards goals for senior leadership.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Establish and uphold best practices in program management to improve team efficiency, alignment, and accountability.
• Define and Uphold Delivery Standards: including technical readiness, launch exit criteria, and post-launch success tracking for both internal and external programs.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan and match
• Life insurance
• Flexible time off
• Commuter benefits
• Professional development stipend
• Competitive long term incentive package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees