Senior Principal Technical Program Manager, R&D

Twilio; United States; Remote; USD 188,240 - 276,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement account

Parental leave

Wellness leave

Job summary

A leading communication platform is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic programs. You will be responsible for orchestrating complex technical strategies, influencing high-level architectural decisions, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience, including managing large-scale programs, and will thrive in a dynamic environment that requires balancing strategic insight with execution excellence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading massive-scale technical programs in a high-growth environment.
• Expert mastery in defining execution strategies for programs involving hundreds of engineers.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the strategy and roadmap for multi‑year technical programs.
• Architect the execution framework ensuring long-term platform health.
• Define systems of accountability for high-stakes programs.

Skills

Strategic Technical Leadership

Systemic Execution Expertise

Executive Influence

Architectural Fluency

Operational Rigor

Mastery of Ambiguity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

A leading communication platform is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic programs. You will be responsible for orchestrating complex technical strategies, influencing high-level architectural decisions, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience, including managing large-scale programs, and will thrive in a dynamic environment that requires balancing strategic insight with execution excellence.