Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

YouTube is a global video-sharing platform that believes everyone deserves to have a voice and share their stories.
$214,000 - $305,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Consumer · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

YouTube's Over the Top (OTT) team is seeking a Technical Program Manager Lead to spearhead the next evolution of streaming TV. This role combines leadership and technical expertise, focusing on scaling feature delivery, content acquisition, infrastructure, and operational maturity. The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, managing a team of Technical/Program Managers while driving programs across the entire product and technical organization.

The role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technical program management and leadership. You'll be responsible for transforming feature delivery processes, optimizing content acquisition infrastructure, and enhancing operational efficiency. The position requires strong technical acumen, as you'll be collaborating with Software Engineers and Product Managers while managing complex technical dependencies.

As a leader, you'll develop and coach a team of YouTube Technical/Program Managers, fostering a culture of scaled execution and systems thinking. Your responsibilities include defining processes to increase development velocity without compromising quality, managing multi-quarter roadmaps, and communicating with executive stakeholders.

The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $214,000-$305,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and the belief that everyone's story matters. The role provides an exciting opportunity to impact how millions of people consume streaming content while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

  • Drive transformational feature delivery, acquisition infrastructure, and operational efficiency
  • Develop and coach a team of YouTube T/PgMs to drive scaled execution and systems thinking behaviors
  • Define processes for speeding up velocity in feature development and content delivery time to market
  • Manage a portfolio of technical projects, drive multi-quarter roadmaps
  • Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers and cross-functional organizations

Requirements For Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10 years of technical program management experience
  • 7 years of experience in leadership role(s) with/without direct reports
  • 5 years of experience managing projects
  • 7 years of supervisory experience managing other Technical/Program Managers preferred
  • Experience in the TV/Media Engineering domain
  • Excellent software engineering program management skills

Benefits For Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

Equity
Medical Insurance
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Bonus

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