Senior Technical Program Manager

DigitalOcean; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Bonus potential

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to empower cross-functional teams in delivering high-value products aligned with the DO vision.

In this role, you will drive major technical programs, collaborate with Product and Engineering, and champion continuous improvement in a fast-paced, hybrid environment. You will communicate clearly with stakeholders and help navigate risks while fostering scalable processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional programs.
• Strong program management and delivery focus.
• Technical literacy to engage with engineering discussions.

Responsibilities

• Drive program delivery: prioritization, planning, risk management, execution, and success metrics
• Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to deliver value and improve processes
• Build cross-team relationships to align stakeholders toward common goals
• Make decisions across multiple teams and locations
• Communicate requirements, timelines, and expectations clearly
• Resolve impediments, conflicts, and shifting priorities
• Manage scope changes and mitigation plans for risks
• Promote continuous improvement and scalable work approaches
• Advocate PM best practices across partner teams

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Technical literacy

Stakeholder management

Job description

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast‑paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager who is passionate about enabling the teams they work with to effectively and efficiently deliver valuable products in line with the DO vision.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI and will drive value delivery for a set of technical programs. This individual will be an experienced cross‑functional leader who champions continuous improvement and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. They will apply technical literacy along with program management experience to navigate delivering on commitments as a leader on their team.

What You’ll Do

• Drive value delivery for major technical programs including prioritization, planning, risk management, execution, and measurement of success
• Partner with Product and Engineering leaders throughout the life of the program on value delivery and process/practice improvements
• Build relationships within and across teams to lead stakeholders toward a common goal
• Drive decision‑making across multiple teams, stakeholders, and locations
• Effectively communicate to ensure program requirements, timelines, objectives, and expectations are understood and supported by internal and external stakeholders
• Aid in resolving impediments, conflicts, demands, and priorities
• Proactively manage changes in scope. Work unplanned program issues to resolution, including the development of plans forward, escalation, and increased resources. Recognize risk and form mitigation plans as required
• Drive continuous improvement and develop effective, scalable, and sustainable ways of working
• Evangelize technical project & program management best practices across partner teams

Compensation Range

• $125,000 - $151,000
• This is a hybrid role

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting‑edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high‑performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well‑being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 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, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Application Limit

You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180‑day period. This policy promotes better role‑candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.