Technical Program Manager

The POD Network; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/Dental/ Vision

Remote-friendly work

Flexible PTO

Home office stipend

Job summary

Runpod, a remote-first AI developer platform, seeks a Technical Program Manager to coordinate cross-functional programs within the Supply organization, aligning Engineering, Product, and Data Center Management to ensure GPU capacity meets demand.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in technical program management, strong analytics, and experience with external hardware vendors. This role offers a remote-first environment, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure-focused organizations.
• 4+ years in technical program management leading complex tech programs.
• Proven track record partnering with 3+ cross-functional teams.
• Experience with external infrastructure or hardware vendors globally.
• Strong background in scalable SaaS/IaaS products or services.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for capacity and cost data.
• Deep understanding of the SDLC and how engineering teams deliver products.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with issue-spotting ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs in dynamic environments with multiple dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Data Center Management and Host/Supply teams to run capacity/utilization reviews feeding the product roadmap.
• Own relationships and escalation paths with host/infrastructure partners and inform Engineering/Product of blockers.
• Translate capacity/utilization data into tradeoffs for cost and reliability.
• Build and drive project plans across Engineering, Product, and Supply stakeholders.
• Act as primary point of contact across teams; identify risks and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Provide technical judgment on infrastructure tools and vendor products for RunPod scale.
• Conduct post-program reviews to capture learnings and improve next cycles.

Skills

Capacity planning

Cross-functional leadership

SDLC understanding

Communication

Analytical thinking

Vendor/partner management

SaaS/IaaS background

Independent program execution

Education

Technical degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Runpod is the AI Developer Cloud. More than one million developers, from indie researchers to teams running frontier models in production, use Runpod to experiment, train, fine-tune, deploy, and scale AI on one platform. The platform has processed more than 20 billion inference requests. We closed a $100M Series A in June 2026. We're at an inflection point for AI infrastructure, and we're building the platform the next generation of developers will depend on.

We're a small, remote-first team. We take ownership seriously, move fast, and ship work that more than a million developers rely on every day. We're looking for people who care deeply, build with urgency, and want to matter at scale.

Learn more in our CEO's funding announcement: https://www.runpod.io/blog/one-million-developers.

We're seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) who combines strong technical depth with exceptional organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and drives execution through ambiguity with confidence and clarity.

As a TPM at RunPod, you'll play a central role in leading complex, cross-functional programs across product and platform teams. This role sits inside our Supply organization — you'll be the connective tissue between Engineering, Product, Data Center Management, and our host partner teams, working to make sure GPU capacity keeps pace with demand. Through strong communication, alignment, and proactive risk management, you'll drive the successful delivery of high-impact programs that keep supply, cost, and reliability in balance for our customers.

Responsibilities:

1. Partner with Data Center Management and Host/Supply teams to run the capacity and utilization review cadence that feeds Supply's input into the product roadmap — surfacing constraints early (host churn, new capacity coming online, regional gaps) and turning them into actionable planning input.

2. Own the relationship and escalation path with host and infrastructure partners — resolving capacity, performance, or contractual issues quickly, and keeping Engineering and Product informed of anything that could affect delivery.Own the relationship and escalation path with host and infrastructure partners — resolving capacity, performance, or contractual issues quickly, and keeping Engineering and Product informed of anything that could affect delivery.

3. Translate capacity and utilization data into concrete tradeoffs: where to add supply, where to consolidate, and how each option nets out on cost and reliability.

4. Build and drive project plans across Engineering, Product, and Supply stakeholders — scoping work, sequencing dependencies, and setting timelines that hold up against real-world constraints like partner lead times and hardware delivery.

5. Act as the primary point of contact across these teams: spot risks and roadblocks early, and keep stakeholders aligned with clear, regular status updates.

6. Bring technical judgment to evaluations of infrastructure tools, platforms, and vendor products, recommending what best fits RunPod's scale and constraints.

7. Run post-program reviews on completed initiatives, capturing what worked, what didn't, and what should change for the next cycle.

Requirements:

1. Previous experience in infrastructure-focused organizations, with exposure to capacity planning, data center operations, or vendor/partner management.

2. 4+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology programs from planning through delivery.

3. Proven track record of partnering with 3+ cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs from planning through launch.

4. Proven track record of working with external infrastructure or hardware vendors globally.

5. Strong technical background in engineering and scalable SaaS/IaaS products or services.

6. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to turn capacity, cost, and delivery data into clear planning recommendations.

7. Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and how engineering teams design, build, test, and ship products.

8. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of catching issues before they become blockers.

9. Demonstrated ability to independently build, track, and execute programs in dynamic environments with multiple dependencies, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.

10. A collaborative team player who values ownership, clarity, accountability, and follow-through over rigid process.

11. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across teams and functions.

12. Solution-oriented and adaptable, comfortable navigating ambiguity and resolving challenges creatively under pressure.

Preferred:

1. Previous experience in AI/ML developer platforms, GPU/cloud infrastructure, or other hardware-capacity-constrained environments.

2. Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup.

3. Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

What You’ll Receive:

• The competitive base pay for this position ranges from ($140,000 - $165,000). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Runpod and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location

• Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company- everyone on the team receives stock options — your impact drives our growth, and you share in the upside.

• Generous medical, dental & vision plans

• Flexible PTO- take the time you need to recharge

• Most roles are remote work first with an inclusive, collaborative teams utilizing slack as the main form of internal communication

• Join a passionate team on the cutting edge of AI infrastructure — where culture, learning, and ownership are at the heart of how we scale.

$1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend-We set you up for success from day one with gear and support to create your ideal workspace

Runpod is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and upholding the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. We believe that diversity in all its forms enhances our team. As an equal opportunity employer, Runpod is committed to creating an inclusive workforce at every level. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; however, we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas.