Technical Program Manager

Tapestry • San Francisco, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tapestry, a group within Google, is building an AI-powered electric grid. It brings together experts in energy, AI, software engineering, and products to develop tools that help the electricity ecosystem plan smarter, move faster, and operate more efficiently. Tapestry supports partners in the U.S., U.K., Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and Brazil.

The Technical Program Manager drives execution and improves how Software Engineering, Product, Power System Experts, and cross-functional teams work together to prepare product development and commercialization. The role supports day-to-day software development, aligns internal and external product priorities, and proactively identifies and solves problems throughout dynamic product-development phases. It requires strong cross-functional communication, organization, and planning. The TPM implements processes, tracks progress against product and project goals, and improves velocity, efficiency, and teamwork while avoiding stakeholder burnout. The role works across AI, energy systems, and product teams to deliver foundational capabilities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project/program management or product development experience.
• Experience driving a program from prototype to maturity at enterprise scale.
• Clear, purposeful communication, especially when navigating technical or strategic ambiguity.
• Track record of successfully implementing TPM processes in engineering organizations.
• Ability to navigate complexity with calm, structured reasoning and a focus on radical simplification.
• High standards for craftsmanship and care for work quality.
• Enjoy collaborating with experts across disciplines toward a shared mission.
• Motivation by real-world impact and the opportunity to build something transformative.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering disciplines, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in or passion for the energy sector or sustainability.
• Ability to influence without authority and deliver outcomes with technical and cross-functional teams that do not report to this role.
• Track record of delivering scalable solutions to complex software problems.
• Experience in startup or high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Foster a high-performance culture that balances workload, optimizes engineering sprints, and improves team efficiency and collaboration.
• Partner with leadership to establish project goals, map workstreams, and track progress against delivery plans.
• Manage internal operations and cross-functional coordination to meet product release schedules and critical milestones.
• Translate customer and commercial priorities into engineering impact, including realistic input on timelines and technical feasibility.
• Lead and optimize agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, retrospectives, and cross-functional syncs.
• Lead sprint planning, structure meetings, and organize bugs and feature requests into a prioritized product backlog.
• Align Engineering, Product, and PSE teams with product and project priorities and remove blockers.
• Implement TPM processes within Tapestry’s cross-functional teams.
• Identify and escalate risks early, drive decision-making, and keep the team focused on high-priority development tasks.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and create programs and processes to address them.
• Resolve ambiguity by defining a path, resource map, and strategy for addressing challenges.
• Guide teams through the learning and changes inherent in early product development and provide stakeholders visibility into progress and potential shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO and a flexible hybrid work model.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Professional development.
• Opportunity to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior