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Verkada · 8 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Technical Programs

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $255K/yr

7+ years exp

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. The Sr. Manager – Technical Programs will lead high-impact technical initiatives, focusing on partner enablement and managing a team of technical program managers to ensure successful program execution and stakeholder engagement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsPhysical SecuritySmart Building

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own a technical program end-to-end: set strategy, requirements, scope, timelines, resources, and success metrics—from concept to deployment—while owning internal and external stakeholder communications and stakeholder management

Execute with rigor: manage dependencies, anticipate/mitigate technical and operational risks, and create/streamline processes for scale

Lead a small team of program and ops specialists; drive cross-functional alignment with sales, channel, and solutions engineering, ensuring executive visibility

Build and scale channel partner processes (evolution of qualification requirements, onboarding, ongoing program compliance, offboarding); present at partner events and drive thought leadership

Make data-driven decisions: build reporting/automation, analyze and parse large data sets to glean Business Intelligence (BI), and translate partner insights into clear GTM feedback and investment priorities while acting as the engineering–partner liaison

Qualification

Technical program managementData reportingChannel partner developmentCRM tools (Salesforce)Cloud technologiesRelationship-buildingCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field

7+ years of experience in managing technical programs, preferably within cloud, security, SaaS, or related technology domains

3+ years of experience directly leading people

Experience with CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) and other partner data/analytics platforms (e.g. Clari)

Proven experience in channel development, partner enablement, or strategic partner management within a technology-focused organization

Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional technical projects and delivering measurable business outcomes

Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills, capable of effectively engaging both technical and business stakeholders

Strategic thinker with the ability to execute, create clarity, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic and often ambiguous environment

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Experience managing global or regional partner programs is a big plus

Familiarity with enterprise security products, SaaS platforms, and cloud technologies is highly preferred

Benefits

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans

Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage

Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options

Expanded mental health support

Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time

Professional development stipend

Fertility Stipend

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy lunches provided daily

Commuter benefits