Senior Technical Program Manager

DigitalOcean; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Career development resources

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading cloud computing company is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive complex technical programs with a focus on customer impact. The role involves planning and execution across teams and requires strong communication and leadership skills. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary between $116,000 and $145,000 and supports remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical program or project management experience within software, cloud, or infrastructure engineering environments.
• Strong foundational knowledge of distributed systems, SaaS, or cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs.
• Facilitate cross‑team communication and ensure alignment.
• Track and communicate program progress effectively.

Skills

Technical program or project management experience

Leadership and cross-functional initiative leadership

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with agile methodologies

Tools

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

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We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) who is passionate about driving complex, cross‑functional programs that deliver meaningful impact for our customers and platform. As a Senior TPM at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI through operational excellence and seamless execution. You will work closely with engineering, product, and infrastructure leaders to drive clarity, alignment, and delivery across strategic initiatives. This role reports to the VP of AI/ML and PaaS and plays a key part in shaping the scalability, reliability, and innovation of DigitalOcean’s core products and services.

What You’ll Do

• Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to define program scope, objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
• Facilitate cross‑team communication and ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and trade‑offs.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, resolve issues, and elevate blockers to maintain program velocity.
• Implement and refine program‑management best practices, tools, and frameworks for greater efficiency and transparency.
• Track and communicate program progress, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility into timelines, outcomes, and risks.
• Champion continuous improvement and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration across technical teams.

Key Metrics (optional)

• On‑time delivery rate for critical initiatives
• Program health and stakeholder satisfaction scores
• Reduction in delivery risk or technical debt
• Improvement in cross‑team collaboration efficiency
• Achievement of quarterly strategic objectives

What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean

• Experience: 5+ years of technical program or project management experience within software, cloud, or infrastructure engineering environments.
• Technical understanding: Strong foundational knowledge of distributed systems, SaaS, or cloud infrastructure. Ability to translate between technical and business needs effectively.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence teams without direct authority.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Organization: Skilled in managing multiple priorities and balancing strategic and tactical execution.
• Tools & methodologies: Proficiency with agile methodologies, program tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet), and program reporting frameworks.
• Preferred: PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification; experience with scaling engineering operations or cloud services.

Compensation

• $116,000 – $145,000
• This is a remote role

Benefits

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be part of a cutting‑edge technology company focused on simplifying cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. You will be a self‑starter who thinks big, bold, and scrappy.
• We prioritize career development. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We provide resources and training and reimburse relevant conferences and education.
• We care about your well‑being. We provide a competitive array of benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, flexible time off, and local employee meet‑ups.
• We reward our employees. The salary range is based on market data. You may qualify for a bonus and equity compensation.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

DigitalOcean is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.