Senior Technical Program Manager

Company OverviewDocusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).What you'll doThe Senior Technical Program Manager will lead and motivate our teams by introducing efficient processes, driving innovative and measurable solutions to maximize efficiency for team members, while working in unison with product development teams to create the best experiences for our customers. In this role, you will function as the central program leader responsible for driving the successful execution of complex, cross-functional technical programs that span multiple engineering teams, product areas, and go-to-market functions. You will own the integrated program schedule, manage the intricate web of cross-functional dependencies, and ensure end-to-end system readiness from inception through GA launch. You bring the technical depth to dive into specific engineering or product issues when needed, driving them to closure to unblock the program. This role will be responsible for managing programs of large scope, impact, and complexity through all phases of the life cycle. Duties and tasks are varied and complex, needing independent judgment, so the person needs to be fully competent in the area of Technical Program Management expertise.This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Sr. Manager, Program Management.ResponsibilityPartner with Product and Engineering leaders across multiple teams to align roadmaps, delivery timelines, resource planning, and execution prioritiesServe as the central coordination point for complex cross functional initiatives, driving alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, GTM, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholder groupsDefine end to end program structures, identify participating teams, and manage cross functional dependencies to ensure successful deliveryOwn integrated program plans and delivery milestones, maintaining visibility into schedules, risks, dependencies, and critical path activitiesProactively identify execution risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution of issues that could impact delivery commitmentsLead launch readiness and operational readiness activities, partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and execution of new products, features, and organizational initiativesOwn centralized intake, prioritization, and governance processes, ensuring work is evaluated, routed, tracked, and communicated through appropriate decision making forumsEstablish and drive program governance, reporting mechanisms, KPIs, and executive communications to provide visibility into portfolio health and execution progressCommunicate program status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadershipDrive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and operating mechanisms to improve execution effectiveness, scalability, and organizational efficiencyPartner with teams to improve planning, execution, and delivery practices while promoting adoption of program management best practicesLead complex initiatives that span multiple organizations, balancing competing priorities and driving alignment toward shared business outcomesJob DesignationHybrid: Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required. (Frequency: Minimum 2 days per week; may vary by team but will be weekly in-office expectation)Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position's job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.What you bringBasic 8+ years leading complex, cross-functional, global programs in SaaS-based productsExperience operating as a system-level or cross-pillar TPM, owning integrated program schedules and managing dependencies across multiple engineering teams and product areasExperience with complex system architectures, data flows, and technical trade-offs, and engage meaningfully with engineers without being a hands-on engineerExperience using Atlassian Toolset: Jira, Confluence, Portfolio/Advanced Reporting, etcB.S. degree in Computer Science or a related comparable field of studyPreferred Equally confident in working with executive team members as working with software developersAbility to distill complex and nuanced requirements into understandable concepts for all relevant internal partnersSkilled at dealing with ambiguity in a rapidly growing and changing environmentExperience in a company that has scaled, or experience in both small and large-scale software development organizationsStrong business acumen and technical background, with the ability to quickly understand and communicate technical concepts and challenges across wide-ranging audiencesDemonstrated experience mentoring or coaching junior TPgMs and contributing to team-wide program management frameworksWage TransparencyPay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:California: $146,400.00 - $235,375.00 base salaryWashington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $140,100.00 - $206,775.00 base salaryThis role is also eligible for the following:Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).Global benefits provide options for the following:Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on regionPaid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placementFull Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employmentRetirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributionsLearning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursementsCompassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing eventsLife at DocuSignWorking hereDocusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.AccommodationDocusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.Applicant and Candidate Privacy NoticeStates Not Eligible for EmploymentThis position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.EEO StatementIt's important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience, skill, aptitude and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.EEO Know Your Rights posterJob SummaryLocation: US-CA-San Francisco | US-WA-SeattleCategory: EngineeringPosition Type: Regular