Senior Technical Program Manager, Engineering

Vultr; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vultr seeks a highly skilled Senior Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional engineering initiatives from concept to delivery. You will bridge gaps between technical teams, product management, and business stakeholders, owning complex roadmaps and mitigating risks to ensure high-impact software and systems ship predictably.

Ideal candidates have deep technical acumen, exceptional communication, and a proven track record of delivering large, cross-functional programs from architecture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management.
• Proven track record of managing complex technical programs in infrastructure, cloud or platform environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with strategic customers and building trusted relationships.
• Ability to participate in system architecture discussions and understand complex dependencies.
• Experience working across engineering, product, marketing, sales and customer success in a fast-paced tech company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-priority strategic programs that support our product roadmap.
• Establish and maintain program management standards, methodologies, and tools across Vultr.
• Interface directly with strategic customers as needed to ensure program success and build trusted relationships.
• Collaborate with leadership across engineering, product, marketing, customer success, and sales to align on priorities and drive execution.
• Develop and communicate clear program roadmaps, status updates, and risk mitigation plans to all stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and transparency across program teams, ensuring milestones are met and value is delivered.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines with precision and foresight.
• Implement metrics and KPIs to measure program health, team performance, and business impact.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk mitigation

Architecture understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, or Engineering

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Job description

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.

• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting

• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year

• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan

• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year

• $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year

• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month

• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month

• Company paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

Vultr is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional engineering initiatives from concept to delivery. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical teams, product management, and business stakeholders. You will own complex technical roadmaps, mitigate architectural and delivery risks, and optimize engineering workflows to ensure high-impact software and systems ship predictably. The ideal candidate is an experienced Technical Program Manager with a strong background in software engineering and a track record of driving complex, cross-functional programs from architecture through delivery. This is a highly visible role in a high-growth technology company, which will require deep technical acumen, exceptional stakeholder communication, and the ability to untangle technical dependencies while keeping teams aligned on high-priority outcomes. This is your opportunity to join our fast growing team and leave your mark on Vultr and the future of Cloud Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-priority strategic programs that support our product roadmap

• Establish and maintain program management standards, methodologies, and tools across Vultr

• Interface directly with strategic customers as needed to ensure program success and build trusted relationships

• Collaborate with leadership across engineering, product, marketing, customer success, and sales to align on priorities and drive execution

• Develop and communicate clear program roadmaps, status updates, and risk mitigation plans to all stakeholders

• Drive accountability and transparency across program teams, ensuring milestones are met and value is delivered

• Manage program budgets, resources, and timelines with precision and foresight

• Implement metrics and KPIs to measure program health, team performance, and business impact

• Foster a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex technical programs in an infrastructure, cloud or platform environment

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels

• Comfortable interfacing directly with strategic customers and building trusted relationships

• Ability to actively participate in system architecture discussions, challenge technical trade-offs, and understand complex system dependencies

• Experience working across multiple functions (engineering, product, marketing, sales, customer success) in a fast-paced technology company

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus

• PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred but not required

Compensation

$120,000 - $150,000

Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

Inclusion & Privacy

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