Senior Technical Program Manager

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Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Technical Program Manager

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join their Infrastructure Engineering Technical Program Management Group. This role is part of LinkedIn's Infrastructure engineering organization, which comprises over 2,000 engineers responsible for the infrastructure that powers linkedin.com.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with massive-scale systems, ranging from physical data centers, networking, storage, compute, observability to Data and AI/ML platforms. The organization is known for its contribution to the technical community through open-source technologies.

As a Senior TPM, you'll be at the intersection of technical leadership and program management, working with a diverse team to drive critical infrastructure initiatives. The role requires an excellent balance of people, organizational, and technical skills, with the ability to execute successfully without direct authority.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, defining product vision and metrics, leading complex cross-functional programs, and ensuring alignment across teams. You'll be expected to demonstrate strong data analysis expertise, develop meaningful insights, and make recommendations on key infrastructure scaling initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in Technical Program and Product management, with a strong background in Agile methodologies and infrastructure platform development. You'll need to quickly acquire domain knowledge, participate effectively in technical discussions, and ensure program plans align with engineering goals.

LinkedIn offers a flexible hybrid work environment, allowing you to work both from home and the office based on team needs. The company strongly believes in creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and focuses on skills rather than background.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at scale, contribute to open-source projects, and drive significant impact in how LinkedIn's infrastructure evolves. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, while working on systems that serve millions of professionals worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Technical Program Manager

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business priorities
  • Define product vision, mission, and success metrics
  • Lead and deliver complex, cross-functional programs with predictability
  • Develop and manage plans, ensuring alignment across teams
  • Continuously refine and improve cross-team processes
  • Quickly acquire and maintain domain knowledge for technical discussions
  • Utilize metrics to track velocity and measure success
  • Build and deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership

Requirements For Senior Technical Program Manager

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  • B.S./B.A. Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Program and Product management
  • Experience in Agile Methods in Infra product/platform development teams
  • Strong technical acumen, ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Experience leading dynamic programs with cross-functional matrixed resources
  • Strong practical understanding of managing life-cycle of large-scale programs
  • Proven problem-solving skills and conflict resolution abilities
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent time management skills

Benefits For Senior Technical Program Manager

  • Hybrid work option
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Professional development

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