Senior Technical Program Manager

Yahoo Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Yahoo Inc. seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution, aligning delivery with business goals and financial planning.

You will partner with engineering, product, and finance teams to optimize cloud costs, manage scope and risks, and improve operational efficiency through rigorous program governance and strong communication with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional technical programs.
• Ability to understand system architecture, dependencies and risks.
• Experience partnering with engineering and technical teams to drive plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution.
• Support financial strategy and operational planning initiatives including budgeting.
• Identify and execute cloud cost optimization opportunities with Finance and Engineering.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Technical program management

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Driving business and operational effectiveness, the full-time Senior Technical Program Manager will lead complex cross-functional technology programs, support financial strategy initiatives, and partner with various teams to optimize cloud costs and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution, managing scope, milestones, and risks
• Support financial strategy and operational planning initiatives, including budgeting and resource efficiency analysis
• Identify and execute cloud cost optimization opportunities in partnership with Finance and Engineering teams

Required 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 and decisions
• Strong judgment and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders