Senior Lead, Engineering Operations - Heroku

Salesforce is a leading enterprise technology company specializing in SaaS and cloud-based solutions.
$177,600 - $244,200
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
[] Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Lead, Engineering Operations - Heroku

Salesforce is seeking a Senior Lead of Engineering Operations for Heroku to drive efficiency, quality, and operational excellence across the engineering organization. This role is crucial in optimizing engineering processes, improving delivery cadence, and driving quality initiatives across multiple teams. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, product management, operations, and external vendors to streamline workflows and enhance system reliability.

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Salesforce, you'll lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within Technology & Products organizations. You'll work directly under the Head of Engineering to support strategic alignment, improve execution discipline, and strengthen partnerships with external vendors and service providers. While this is an individual contributor role, it demands strong ownership, accountability, and dedication to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable wearing multiple hats, building relationships, and thriving in an energizing environment. You'll need to balance tactical and strategic thinking while maintaining outstanding executive presence. The role requires a service-oriented mindset with a focus on customer needs and appreciation for transparent information flow.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on Heroku's engineering operations, working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment. You'll be instrumental in shaping how engineering teams deliver high-quality software while maintaining strong alignment with business goals. The role combines technical leadership with program management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical depth and organizational leadership.

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Responsibilities For Senior Lead, Engineering Operations - Heroku

  • Lead programs by aligning program scope and release planning
  • Drive teams through Software engineering experience using Agile methodologies
  • Develop partnerships with key functional team members
  • Partner with cross-functional teammates to drive workgroup alignment
  • Support program/feature dependencies across multiple teams
  • Anticipate and remove obstacles that prevent project delivery
  • Provide monthly program reviews and sprint reviews
  • Create collaborative environment fostering creativity and innovation

Requirements For Senior Lead, Engineering Operations - Heroku

  • 3+ years of enterprise software/technical program or engineering management experience
  • 3+ years of conducting and leading SaaS product development programs
  • Deep experience with software development lifecycle
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to master technical subjects and technologies
  • Strong project management skills

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