Technical Program Manager

Presto; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Presto is seeking a Technical Program Manager to orchestrate complex cross-functional engineering programs. You will bridge engineering, product, business, and operations, ensuring flawless execution of the product and operational roadmap.

A strong technical foundation and excellent communication are essential to align stakeholders toward a shared, ambitious goal. You will drive planning from concept to pilot and launch, manage scope and resources across software, infrastructure, and operations,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Agile/Scrum experience in a Scrum Master or Technical PM role.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup or high-growth tech environment.
• Strong technical background with engineering teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to translate between technical and business audiences.
• CS/Engineering degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of top product and engineering priorities across the platform.
• Define scope, schedule, and resources for technical programs spanning software, infrastructure, and operations.
• Establish measurable success metrics and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
• Improve program management processes, tools, and communication channels for efficiency.
• Provide clear updates on status, challenges, and accomplishments to stakeholders.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to translate requirements into workstreams and timelines.
• Manage backlog, priorities, and plan sprints/releases with Product leadership.
• Lead daily stand-ups, grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile/Scrum experience

Startup/fast-paced environment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Google Suite

Job description

Remote or Hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area

As Presto’s Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will be the core orchestrator for our most complex, cross-functional engineering programs. You will bridge the gap between our engineering, product, business, and operations teams, ensuring flawless execution of our product and operational roadmap. This role requires a strong technical foundation, an ability to manage ambiguity, and the proven communication skills necessary to align diverse stakeholders on a single, ambitious goal. Your work will accelerate Presto’s technical development and ensure our team’s execution against Presto’s top product and engineering priorities in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning and execution of our top product and engineering priorities for Presto’s charging platform and connected systems, driving projects from initial concept through pilot and full launch.
• Define and manage the scope, schedule, and resources for technical programs spanning software development, infrastructure deployment and operational initiatives.
• Establish clear, measurable success metrics for programs and track progress, proactively identifying, mitigating, and resolving risks and dependencies across Presto’s teams and partners.
• Streamline and optimize program management processes, toolsets, and communication channels to enhance organizational efficiency and velocity.
• Maintain clear, frequent, and concise communication on program status, challenges, and accomplishments to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering leadership to translate product requirements into technical workstreams and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with Product Management to manage the backlog, prioritize work, and plan sprints and releases.
• Lead daily stand-ups, ticket grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives, ensuring adherence to the scrum framework.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in a hands-on Scrum Master or Technical PM capacity.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or high-growth technology environment.
• Strong technical background and experience working with engineering or development teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in using project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Google Suite)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMP/Agile certification.
• Experience in the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry, charging infrastructure, or other energy-related technology sectors.
• Experience working with remote teams across different geographies.
• Proven ability to influence technical teams without formal authority.

Location

Remote or hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area

Comp and Benefits

Presto provides attractive medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance benefits, 401k savings accounts, and competitive salaries. The salary range for this role for applicants in California is $120k - $170k.