Senior Technical Program Manager, Product

$119,100 - $175,100/Yr

Doordash - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Couriers and Messengers

About the position

The Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) role at DoorDash involves driving engineering-wide initiatives across various teams, including Dasher & Logistics, Marketplace, Merchant, and New Verticals. The position focuses on enhancing the delivery network's scalability and reliability, empowering local economies, and supporting merchants in their operations. The TPM will collaborate with engineering and product leaders to establish strategic visions, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure the successful execution of technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Own Platform Programs by partnering with engineering organizations to establish vision, strategy, and success metrics.
• Plan & Execute Optimizations related to engineering objectives and resource allocation.
• Demonstrate Technical Depth by understanding the technical stack and interdependencies.
• Nurture Stakeholders by managing expectations and building trust across teams.
• Navigate a Complex Organization by developing strong technical domain knowledge.
• Manage Process & Timelines to ensure accountability and streamline teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager in a technology company.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems and system architecture.
• Experience working with platform engineers on product development.
• Strong project planning and execution skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud services and microservices architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Commuter benefit match
• Mental health program