Technical Program Manager

Senior Technical Program ManagerWe are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager who not only drives execution across backend, platform, and mobile systems, but also builds the tools and reporting systems needed to make execution visible, measurable, and scalable.This is a hands-on role for someone who believes TPMs should not depend on others to create visibility — but instead can independently build dashboards, scripts, and lightweight systems to strengthen delivery.You will operate at the intersection of Product, Design, Engineering, QA, and PMO, owning both:Delivery executionExecution infrastructure (tooling, reporting, metrics)What you do:Own end-to-end delivery of backend, platform, and mobile-facing initiatives across regionsDrive execution discipline through clear requirements, ownership, dependency tracking, and release readiness criteriaPartner with engineering to define system boundaries, APIs, and realistic delivery plansLead cross-functional alignment across Product, Design, Engineering, QA, and regional teamsIdentify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early; drive mitigation and escalationDesign and build execution dashboards, reports, and tracking systems using real data (e.g., Jira APIs, logs, metrics)Develop lightweight tools, scripts, or applications to automate reporting and improve visibility across programsEnsure tracking systems reflect reality — intervene when signal quality breaks downCreate metrics frameworks for delivery, quality, and release readinessContinuously improve PMO tooling, reporting accuracy, and decision-making capabilitiesEnsure alignment between frontend (mobile) and backend systems, including APIs, data flows, and performance expectationsPartner with engineers to understand technical trade-offs and system constraintsDrive clarity in end-to-end system behavior, not just individual componentsSupport production readiness, including reliability, scalability, and compliance considerationsTranslate complex technical realities into clear, honest updates for leadership and stakeholdersProvide structured, data-driven insights into program status, risks, and trade-offsEnable better decision-making through accurate, real-time visibilityWhat we are looking for:5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar rolesStrong technical fluency in backend systems, APIs, and distributed architecturesExperience working across frontend (mobile) and backend systemsProven ability to drive execution across Product, Engineering, QA, and DesignStandard working hours are Monday through Friday. To support collaboration with our Japan-based teams, core hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM PT from Monday through Thursday. The team works in-office on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays offer more flexibility, particularly in the evenings, while remaining full working days.Hands-On Technical & Tooling Skills (Critical)Ability to independently build tools, scripts, or dashboards to support execution and reportingExperience working with data and APIs (e.g., Jira APIs, REST APIs, logs, metrics pipelines)Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar)Experience creating automated reporting, dashboards, or internal tools (e.g., Streamlit, SQL-based reporting, or similar)Strong ability to translate raw data into actionable insightsThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfers.Nice to Have:Prior experience as a software engineer, system architect, or technical leadExperience building internal tools or automation for PMO / engineering workflowsExperience with data visualization or dashboarding toolsFamiliarity with service-oriented architectures and platform systemsExperience in automotive, IoT, or connected-device ecosystems is a plusJapanese language proficiency is highly preferred but not required$140,000 - $182,000 a year This is the position's total compensation package including the company's bonus structure. This position also comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee's unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.