Senior Tech Program Leader — Drive Engineering Excellence

Our Mission As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers. (*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025) Day to Day Manage the program plan to ensure timely, quality completion aligned with organizational goals. Monitor and mitigate program risks promptly. Collaborate closely with engineering, product, UX, and other cross-functional teams to align efforts and resolve roadblocks. Conduct program reviews with Engineering, Product, UX, and Science leadership to assess progress, address issues, and drive recommendations. Define and drive programs focused on engineering excellence aligned with business and organizational goals. Provide regular updates to leadership and key partners on status, challenges, and opportunities. Engage cross-functional partners regularly to gather feedback and refine strategic processes for quality and engineering best practices. Responsibilities Plan and manage large, complex programs, driving project delivery through engineering and product managers; step in to manage projects as needed. Manage program teams to deliver value and collaborate with senior partners and other program managers to define and execute roadmaps. Conduct risk assessments to ensure implementation plans meet partner requirements and strategic priorities. Use effective communication to inform and influence business partners; proactively network across Indeed to advocate for program success. Identify root causes of organizational problems or opportunities and partner with appropriate teams to implement timely solutions. Mentor project teams and junior program/project managers to enhance their project management skills and close skill gaps. Foster collaboration across cross-functional groups to ensure alignment and successful program execution. Skills/Competencies Requires a minimum of 14 years of related experience; or a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience. Agile and adaptable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Proven experience influencing senior management and managing major cross-functional initiatives. Skilled in handling multi-year, highly technical programs (e.g., infrastructure migration, platform programs, re-architecture). Ability to communicate technical topics to a business audience, and business topics to technical teams. Expertise in various product development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. Experience collaborating with engineering teams to deliver high-quality products through the software lifecycle, with metrics orientation and a customer-centric mindset. Salary Range Transparency Tier 1 - United States of America 155,000 - 233,000 USD per year Tier 2 - United States of America 173,000- 259,000 USD per year Tier 3 - United States of America 189,000- 283,000 USD per year Tier 4 - n/a Tier 5 - United States of America 215,000- 323,000 USD per year Salary Range Disclaimer The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 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