Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

YouTube is a platform where everyone can share their story, explore what they love, and connect with others through video content.
$214,000 - $305,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

YouTube is seeking a Technical Program Manager Lead for their Over the Top (OTT) team to transform the next era of streaming TV. This role focuses on scaling feature delivery, content acquisition, infrastructure, and operational maturity. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You'll be responsible for managing project schedules, identifying risks, and communicating with stakeholders.

The position requires a strong leader who can develop and manage a team while driving and scaling programs across the entire product and technical organization. You'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creativity, moving at the speed of culture with the goal of showing people the world.

The role combines technical leadership with program management, requiring someone who can balance high-level strategic thinking with detailed execution. You'll be responsible for driving transformational initiatives, coaching team members, and establishing processes that improve development velocity without compromising quality.

Working at YouTube means joining a platform that believes in giving everyone a voice and making the world better through shared stories and community building. The environment is fast-paced and innovative, requiring someone who can handle ambiguity while introducing appropriate structure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical program manager who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of people consume streaming content. The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Google's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

Last updated 11 days ago

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
  • Define processes for speeding up velocity in feature development
  • Manage a portfolio of technical projects and 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
  • Experience in the TV/Media Engineering domain
  • Excellent software engineering program management skills
  • Ability to handle chaos and navigate ambiguity
  • Ability to drive technical discussions with Engineering leads

Benefits For Technical Program Manager Lead, OTT, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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