Senior Technical Program Manager

What you’ll do The 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. Responsibilities Partner with Product and Engineering leaders across multiple teams to align roadmaps, delivery timelines, resource planning, and execution priorities Serve as the central coordination point for complex cross‑functional initiatives, driving alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, GTM, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholder groups Define end‑to‑end program structures, identify participating teams, and manage cross‑functional dependencies to ensure successful delivery Own integrated program plans and delivery milestones, maintaining visibility into schedules, risks, dependencies, and critical path activities Proactively identify execution risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution of issues that could impact delivery commitments Lead launch readiness and operational readiness activities, partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and execution of new products, features, and organizational initiatives Own centralized intake, prioritization, and governance processes, ensuring work is evaluated, routed, tracked, and communicated through appropriate decision‑making forums Establish and drive program governance, reporting mechanisms, KPIs, and executive communications to provide visibility into portfolio health and execution progress Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and operating mechanisms to improve execution effectiveness, scalability, and organizational efficiency Partner with teams to improve planning, execution, and delivery practices while promoting adoption of program management best practices Lead complex initiatives that span multiple organizations, balancing competing priorities and driving alignment toward shared business outcomes Job Designation Hybrid: 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 bring Basic 8+ years leading complex, cross‑functional, global programs in SaaS‑based products Experience operating as a system‑level or cross‑pillar TPM, owning integrated program schedules and managing dependencies across multiple engineering teams and product areas Experience with complex system architectures, data flows, and technical trade‑offs, and engage meaningfully with engineers without being a hands‑on engineer Experience using Atlassian Toolset: Jira, Confluence, Portfolio/Advanced Reporting, etc B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related comparable field of study Preferred Equally confident in working with executive team members as working with software developers Ability to distill complex and nuanced requirements into understandable concepts for all relevant internal partners Skilled at dealing with ambiguity in a rapidly growing and changing environment Experience in a company that has scaled, or experience in both small and large‑scale software development organizations Strong business acumen and technical background, with the ability to quickly understand and communicate technical concepts and challenges across wide‑ranging audiences Demonstrated experience mentoring or coaching junior TPMs and contributing to team‑wide program management frameworks Wage Transparency Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. California: $146,400.00 - $235,375.00 base salary Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $140,100.00 - $206,775.00 base salary 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). Benefits Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life‑changing events States Not Eligible for Employment This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming. Equal Opportunity Employer It’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. #J-18808-Ljbffr