Staff Program Manager

Engine; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Equity and variable pay

Hybrid-remote environment

Job summary

Engine seeks a Staff Program Manager to lead complex, multi‑team initiatives where the path isn’t always clear and the playbook isn’t always present. You’ll separate signal from noise, set direction, and navigate ambiguity with confidence, building your own framework within our centralized Business Operations function.

You’ll build the operating model, coach the approach, and make trade‑offs that move work forward across functions, developing tools and guidelines to improve how the broader PGM

Qualifications

• Deep experience leading complex, multi‑team initiatives to completion.
• Strong judgment in high-ambiguity situations with incomplete information.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Clear, direct communication and coaching across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution across one or more complex, multi‑team initiatives—setting direction, sequencing the work, and making the right trade‑offs with precision.
• Build and evolve operational approaches and create repeatable playbooks where none exist.
• Understand how systems and teams connect; think strategically across functions.
• Resolve ambiguous situations with deep context and sound judgment.
• Develop trusted cross‑functional relationships to drive collaboration and outcomes.
• Lead AI and automation adoption across initiatives, redesign workflows to cut low‑value work.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Communication

Job description

About Engine

At Engine, we’re transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place. More than 30,000 companies already rely on Engine to support over 1 million travelers and billions in annual bookings each year. Cash flow positive with rapid growth, we pair exclusive Engine-only rates, industry-leading rewards, and intelligent automation to help businesses save money while delivering world‑class personalization and convenience. Backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, and Permira, Engine has been recognized as one of the fastest‑growing travel and fintech platforms in North America, with honors including the Deloitte Fast 500 and Built In’s Best Places to Work.

About the Role

As a Staff Program Manager, you’ll lead complex, multi‑team initiatives where the path isn’t always clear and the playbook doesn’t always exist. You separate signal from noise, set direction, and navigate ambiguity with confidence, building your own framework. You’ll sit within our centralized Business Operations function—a pool of PGMs deployed where the work is hardest. At the Staff level, you’re not just executing—you’re defining how execution works. You build the operating model, coach the approach, and make trade‑offs that move work forward across functions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end execution across one or more complex, multi‑team initiatives—setting direction, sequencing the work, and making the right trade‑offs with precision.
• Build and evolve operational approaches—when established playbooks don’t apply, you develop new ones and make them repeatable.
• Understand how systems and teams connect—think strategically across functions, not just within the initiative you’re running.
• Resolve complex, ambiguous situations using deep knowledge and sound judgment—leverage experience and context, not just process.
• Develop and maintain trusted cross‑functional relationships that drive real collaboration—steer conversations toward outcomes bigger than any one team.
• Model clear, direct communication and coach others through difficult stakeholder situations—raise the bar for how the whole team does.
• Lead AI and automation adoption across your initiatives—redesign workflows to eliminate low‑value work, with sharp judgment on what to automate, what to retool, and what to abandon.
• Guide the development of tools, guidelines, and methods that improve how the broader PGM pool operates.
• Partner with BizOps leadership to ensure initiative health is visible in company‑level reporting and planning cycles.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep program management expertise with a track record of leading complex, multi‑team initiatives to completion—you’ve done this across different orgs and contexts.
• Sound judgment in high‑ambiguity situations—separate signal from noise, make decisions with incomplete information, and evolve your approach when needed.
• Strong cross‑functional instincts and trusted relationships—keep business priorities front and center and steer toward outcomes greater than yourself.
• A builder’s mindset—improve existing systems; develop guidelines, tools, and methods that make others better.
• Clear, direct communicator who models and coaches—translate complexity into crisp updates and help teammates navigate uncertainty and conflict.
• AI‑forward operator—identify leverage in your domain, test confidently, and build toward scalable, repeatable approaches.
• High‑growth tech or SaaS experience strongly preferred.

Applications for this role will be accepted through 11/11/26 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $140,000—$170,000 USD. Compensation packages also include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation

• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
• Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
• Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success, which is why we have a hybrid‑hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.

Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?

Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.