Sr. Technical Program Manager, Events (IRL)

Matchgroup; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Volunteer time off

Comprehensive health, vision, dental

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Parental leave

Development stipend

Mental health support

Tinder Gold subscription

Job summary

Tinder in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to own the cross-functional operating model for our IRL events initiative, partnering with Product, Engineering, Design, Analytics, Partnerships, Event Ops, and Marketing leadership to bring clarity to ambiguity, structure to rapidly evolving plans and priorities, and deliver incredible user experiences at global scale.

As a full-time team member, you’ll own end-to-end delivery of the Events roadmap, define operating rhythms,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, preferably supporting a live events, marketplace, event aggregation, ticketing, or two-sided supply-and-demand product.
• Demonstrated success partnering with product/engineering and business teams (partnerships, BD, marketing) in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Ability to distill complex requirements from multiple stakeholders into actionable project plans; experience building delivery plans, dependency maps, and risk registers for multi-platform programs.
• Ability to define and stand up an operating model for a 0-to-1 or rapidly scaling program, not just execute an existing one.
• Expert-level proficiency managing cross-functional projects using JIRA, Confluence, Google Suite, and Figma.
• Strong track record managing multi-market or multi-region launches.
• Expertise in agile methodologies and software development best practices.
• Familiarity with localization go-to-market processes.
• Experience integrating with third-party supply partners via API licensing agreements and using AI-powered tools to automate cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the Events product roadmap, including in-app features and operational tooling, tracking milestones and aligning dependencies across mobile, backend, and web engineering teams.
• Act as the connective tissue across Product, Engineering, Partnerships, Marketing, BD, and Event Operations to drive cross-functional alignment on the roadmap and major launches.
• Define the operating model for the Events program, determining rhythms, artifacts, and checkpoints needed as the product scales.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues by coordinating teams to determine solutions and prioritize tasks with a high bar for quality and velocity.
• Provide clear, timely communications to executives on program health, translating technical tradeoffs into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making under ambiguity

AI-powered program management

Leadership

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Google Suite

Figma

Job description

Our Mission

As humans, there are few things more exciting than meeting someone new. At Tinder, we’re inspired by the challenge of keeping the magic of human connection alive. With tens of millions of users, hundreds of millions of downloads, 2+ billion swipes per day, 20+ million matches per day, and a presence in 190+ countries, our reach is expansive—and rapidly growing.

We work together to solve complex problems. Behind the simplicity of every match, we think deeply about human relationships, behavioral science, network economics, AI and ML, online and real-world safety, cultural nuances, loneliness, love, sex, and more.

Our Values

• Take the Lead: We don't ghost our work or each other. Just as users don't leave their matches hanging, we don't let each other down.
• Move Fast: We have a bias for action and urgency. Something that could be done tomorrow would be better if done today.
• Better Together: We keep connection at the heart of dating and at the heart of how we work. Just as our users are better when they connect with others, so are we when we collaborate.
• Real Talk: We say the hard thing the human way. Just as we ask our users to behave with kindness and candor in our community, we expect Team Tinder to do the same.
• Safety First: We act with integrity, transparency, and consistency so people feel safe—whether they're swiping, matching, or working alongside us.
• Spark Fun: We have fun to unlock creativity, fuel innovation, and help us build better experiences for daters.

The Role:

At Tinder we're investing in a new way for our users to spark something new with someone new: IRL events. Events break the dating app paradigm of swipe, match, chat– introducing discovery anchored to real-world experiences, surfacing the coolest events and places in every city with the ability to connect with who’s in the room before, during, and after.

As Senior TPM, you will own the cross-functional operating model for this fast-paced team, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Design, Analytics, BD, Partnerships, Event Ops, and Marketing leadership to bring clarity to ambiguity, structure to rapidly evolving plans and priorities, and deliver incredible user experiences at global scale.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three days per week. This position is located in Los Angeles, CA.

• Own end-to-end delivery of the Events product roadmap, including in-app features and operational tooling (event management and publishing), tracking milestones, aligning dependencies, and mitigating risks across mobile, backend, and web engineering teams.
• Act as the connective tissue across Product, Engineering, Partnerships, Marketing, BD, and Event Operations leads to drive cross-functional alignment on the product roadmap and major launches (new markets, new partners, new product experiences), developing and overseeing project timelines to ensure on time delivery.
• Define the operating model for the Events program, determining what rhythms, artifacts, and checkpoints teams actually need as the product scales.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues by coordinating with teams to determine solutions and prioritize tasks, while maintaining a high bar for both quality and velocity.
• Provide clear, timely communications to the executive and senior leadership team on program health, including translating technical tradeoffs and delivery risks into recommendations that shape decisions, not just status updates.
• 6+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, preferably supporting a live events, marketplace, event aggregation, ticketing, or two-sided supply-and-demand product.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with both product/engineering teams and business teams (partnerships, BD, marketing), cultivating strong cross-functional relationships and influencing outcomes in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• An ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information, an entrepreneurial mindset, and persistent execution.
• Proven ability to distill complex requirements from multiple stakeholders into actionable project plans. Experience building delivery plans, dependency maps, and risk registers for programs spanning multiple engineering platforms.
• Proven ability to define and stand up an operating model for a 0-to-1 or rapidly scaling program, not just execute one that already exists.
• Expert-level proficiency managing cross-functional projects using collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Google Suite, and Figma.
• Strong track record managing multi-market or multi-region launches.
• Expertise in agile methodologies and a deep understanding of software development best practices.
• Familiarity with international/localization go-to-market processes.
• Experience integrating with or managing third-party supply partners via API-based licensing agreements (e.g., content or inventory feeds from external platforms).
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to automate routine program management tasks and accelerate cross-functional communication.

As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible Vacation, 10 Sick Days
• Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• 100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents) and family forming benefits
• Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development
• Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
• Free subscription to Tinder Gold

Commitment to Inclusion

At Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.

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