Senior Director - Technical Program Management, Field Service

Salesforce.com, inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce.com, inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Technical Program Management for Field Service to lead a high-performing TPM team and connect product, engineering, and design with executive leadership to deliver the Field Service Roadmap.

The role requires deep technical fluency, operational rigor, and executive presence to align vision with flawless execution in a leading AI-driven SaaS environment. You will supervise cross-functional initiatives and scale talent across global cohorts.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years leading large-scale enterprise product programs
• 5+ years of people management at Director level or above
• Proven track record building high-output teams
• Understanding of SaaS business model and Agile/Scrum SDLC at scale

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the Field Service operating model across global engineering and product teams.
• Advise C-suite and EVP/SVP stakeholders with data-driven insights for strategy and risk mitigation.
• Drive high-cadence forums and Deep Dive reviews to unblock technical hurdles and plan releases.
• Foster innovation while maintaining rigorous, world-class SaaS delivery.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of the Agentforce Field Service portfolio and cross-team dependencies.
• Recruit, mentor, and elevate TPMs aligned with Salesforce's AI strategy.

Skills

Enterprise program management

People management

Agile/Scrum

SaaS business model

NPI familiarity

GTM motions

AI frameworks knowledge

Agile Scrum certifications

Translate roadmaps to business value

Executive leadership

Job description

Senior Director - Technical Program Management, Field Service

The Experience
As the Senior Director of Technical Program Management for Field Service, you will be at the helm of the world's #1 AI CRM. In this role, you will be the essential thread connecting product, engineering, and design teams with executive leadership to deliver the Field Service Product Roadmap. You will lead a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers to deliver cross-functional initiatives that merge human ingenuity with AI agents to redefine how service is provided in the field.

This is a high-visibility leadership role requiring a blend of deep technical fluency, operational rigor, and the executive presence to navigate C-suite priorities. You will bridge the gap between bold vision and flawless execution, ensuring Salesforce remains the leader in the agentic enterprise shift.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Define and evolve the Field Service operating model, aligning vision, business goals, and resource allocation across global engineering and product cohorts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and EVP/SVP-level stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to influence strategic decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Drive high-cadence forums and Deep Dive reviews to unblock technical hurdles, streamline advance release planning, and ensure business-critical milestones are met.
• Act as a catalyst for change within Product & Technology, fostering a culture of innovation while maintaining the rigor of a world-class SaaS delivery engine.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of the Agentforce Field Service portfolio, ensuring complex dependencies across scrum teams and divisions are seamlessly integrated.
• Recruit, mentor, and elevate a world-class team of Technical Program Managers, scaling their impact and aligning their growth with Salesforce's long-term AI strategy.

You're Our Person If...

• You have 10–15+ years of professional experience leading large-scale enterprise product programs in a fast-paced environment.
• You have 5+ years of people management experience at the Director level or above, with a proven track record of building high-output teams.
• You have a well-established record of building and growing teams, managing leaders, and navigating personnel issues.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of the SaaS business model and Agile/Scrum software development lifecycles (SDLC) at massive scale.

Even Better If...

• You have familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Go-To-Market (GTM) motions.
• You have foundational knowledge or training in AI frameworks and their application in enterprise software.
• You hold professional Agile Scrum certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (CSP-SM) or Certified Scrum Professional – Product Owner (CSP-PO).
• You possess a rare ability to translate complex technical roadmaps into business value for non-technical stakeholders.
• You lead with composure in high-stakes environments, leaning on a sense of humor and a solution-oriented mindset.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
The typical base salary range for this position is $191,100 - $320,600 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $228,600 - $348,600 annually.
The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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