Sr. Technical Program Manager

Yahoo; Uz; Hybride; EUR 104 000 - 216 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hybrid work

Healthcare benefits

401k

Education stipends

Résumé du poste

Yahoo seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to join the CTO Transformation, Strategy & Operations team. The role sits at the intersection of technology, finance, and operations, partnering across engineering, finance, and business teams to improve how technology services are planned, managed, and scaled.

You will lead complex, cross-functional programs from strategy to execution and translate initiatives into actionable plans with measurable outcomes, leveraging AI tools to boost efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• 7+ years leading complex, cross-functional technical programs.
• Ability to understand system architecture, dependencies, and risks.
• Experience partnering with engineering to drive plans and outcomes.
• Strong judgment and communication, with ambiguity handling.
• Experience with Finance/FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex, cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution, including scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
• Support financial strategy and operational planning within Central Technology, including budgeting and resource analysis.
• Partner with Finance, FinOps, Engineering, and Infrastructure to optimize cloud costs and drive measurable savings.
• Develop scalable processes, governance, dashboards, and reporting to improve visibility and decisions.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual workflows using AI-enabled solutions.
• Translate roadmaps into executable plans and business cases for technical and executive audiences.
• Support cloud migration, enterprise systems transformation, and tooling modernization.

Connaissances

Systems thinking

AI & automation

Communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Cross-functional leadership

Technical judgment

Cloud cost optimization

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Outils

Gemini

Claude Code

Description du poste

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of hundreds of millions of people. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business- and the world.

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

The Mission

Yahoo is in the midst of a massive digital and cultural transformation. The Central Technology organization is the engine of this change, shifting from a reactive service provider to a proactive, product-led partner.

We are seeking a Sr. Technical Program Manager to join the CTO Transformation, Strategy & Operations (TSO) organization to help drive the business and operational effectiveness. This role sits at the intersection of technology, finance, operations, and transformation, partnering across engineering, finance, and business teams to improve how technology services are planned, managed, and scaled.

This role requires the technical depth to understand system architecture, engage credibly with engineering teams, identify technical and delivery risks, and translate complex initiatives into executable plans and measurable outcomes.

Who You Are

• You are a systems thinker who enjoys connecting strategy, operations, finance, and technology to solve complex organizational challenges
• You are naturally curious about AI, automation, and emerging technologies, and excited about applying them to improve operational efficiency
• You are an effective communicator who can build relationships, influence decisions, drive clarity, and hold cross functional teams accountable.
• You balance attention to detail with strategic thinking and are motivated by creating measurable business impact through technology
• You have the technical judgment and curiosity to understand how systems work, ask informed questions, identify risks and dependencies, and challenge assumptions constructively
• You are comfortable operating through ambiguity, creating structure, and driving decisions and outcomes across teams independently

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross functional technology programs from strategy through execution, including defining scope, sequencing work, establishing milestones, managing dependencies, resolving risks, and measuring outcomes.
• Support financial strategy and operational planning initiatives for the Central Technology organization, including cost transparency, budgeting, and resource efficiency analysis
• Partner with Finance, FinOps, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to identify and execute cloud cost optimization opportunities, improve utilization efficiency, and drive measurable savings outcomes
• Drive operational excellence initiatives by developing scalable processes, governance mechanisms, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that improve visibility and decision-making
• Identify opportunities to automate manual operational workflows using AI-enabled solutions and process automation tools to increase organizational efficiency and reduce administrative overhead (i.e., Gemini, Claude Code)
• Translate technical initiatives and roadmap priorities into clear execution plans, business cases, decision points, and measurable outcomes for technical and executive audiences
• Support strategic programs across the Central Technology organization, including including cloud migration, enterprise systems transformation, technology service redesign, workforce optimization, tooling modernization, and operational governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross functional technical programs
• Demonstrated ability to understand system architecture, technical dependencies, and delivery risks
• Experience working directly with engineering and technical teams to drive plans, decisions, and outcomes
• Strong judgment and communication skills, with the ability to operate through ambiguity and influence technical and executive stakeholders
• Experience partnering with Finance or FP&A teams on technology budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, investment planning, or financial processes

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, enterprise technology services, or centralized technology organizations
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve operational efficiency and decision-making
• Experience developing business cases, operating models, governance processes, or executive reporting

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $120,750.00 - $251,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.