Technical Program Manager 5 - Enterprise Engineering

Netflix, Inc.; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 290,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Mental Health support

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 1

Stock Option Program

Disability Programs

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Family-forming benefits

Life and Serious Injury Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional programs across Enterprise Engineering within the CBP organization.

You will partner with product, engineering, design, and data science teams to drive initiatives from inception to delivery. The role requires 7+ years of technical program management experience, the ability to balance product and technology trade-offs, and exceptional communication

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical program management experience.
• Experience driving large-scale software projects and defining technical strategies.
• Ability to bridge product vs. technology trade-offs and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of high-impact, cross-functional programs.
• Decompose requirements into technical execution plans with measurable milestones.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, design, and data science to deliver technical solutions.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

Content & Business Products (CBP) Overview

The Content & Business Products (CBP) teams are fundamental to Netflix’s mission to entertain the world. This organization is responsible for building the products and services that optimize and automate the entire content creation lifecycle, from initial concept and financial planning to global launch and promotion. CBP is the engine behind "pitch to play," enabling our teams to create, manage, and distribute content at scale. In addition, we build and maintain critical enterprise products that ensure efficient operations across key internal departments, including Finance, Talent, and Customer Support.

The Team – Enterprise Engineering

By deploying world-class solutions across business functions and seamlessly integrating critical data streams, we empower our business units to scale efficiently, mitigate risks, and enhance decision-making to deliver a thrilling member experience. Our guiding principle is to champion a "Connected Enterprise"—where integrated data and workflows replace isolated point solutions.

Technical Program Manager Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of high-impact, cross-functional programs. Take full ownership of programs from inception to delivery, proactively driving progress with a high agency mindset. Lead multiple cross-functional programs, in collaboration with product, engineering, design, and data science, that deliver technical solutions. Drive engagement with cross-functional partners, work to decompose requirements into technical execution plans with measurable milestones, effectively optimize scope and schedule, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively identify and manage risks. Craft clear, concise communication regarding progress toward goals, reporting status and insights to stakeholders and executive leadership. Provide domain expertise to form technical strategies with engineering partners. Scope and lead the execution of Generative AI/ML initiatives, working with engineering and data science partners to identify high-value use cases and productionise new AI platform capabilities. Apply strong technical, organisational, and communication skills to devise sound technical approaches to abstract goals. Identify the systems involved to build new solutions, align road‑maps, and weigh relative priorities. Build strong relationships and rally the team with high emotional intelligence and exceptional listening skills. Operate independently, challenge the status quo, and always play for the larger team.

Requirements

7+ years of technical program management experience. Proven experience driving large-scale software projects, managing the definition of technical strategies, and building long-term scalable solutions. Highly skilled, experienced, and enjoys orchestrating multiple programmes with many moving parts and creating partnerships with cross-functional teams. Ability to identify solution gaps, debate technical approaches, and influence product vs. technology trade‑offs. Deep understanding and point of view on the application of agentic capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate business impact and technical constraints tailored to the audience. As comfortable speaking technically as non‑technically and able to bridge between the two. Detail-oriented, can identify what’s missing in planning and execution of software development, testing, and launch. Exemplify the Netflix culture by understanding, advocating, and demonstrating its values.

Compensation & Benefits

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $290,000.00 – $460,000.00.

• Health Plans
• Mental Health support
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Stock Option Program
• Disability Programs
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family‑forming benefits
• and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
• Paid leave of absence programs.
• Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.
• Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

See more details about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.

We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

At Netflix, we want to entertain the world. Whatever your taste, and no matter where you live, we give you access to best‑in‑class TV series, documentaries, feature films and games. Our members control what they want to watch, when they want it, in one simple subscription. We’re streaming in more than 30 languages and 190 countries, because great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. We are the world’s biggest fans of entertainment, and we’re always looking to help you find your next favorite story.