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Netflix · 3 months ago

Senior Manager, Technical Program Management - Commerce Engineering

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries. They are seeking a Senior Manager in Technical Program Management to lead and grow a team of high-performing TPMs within the Commerce Engineering organization, driving the formation and execution of development roadmaps and fostering collaboration across various teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a world-class team of Technical Program Managers. Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
Strategic Program Leadership: Oversee Commerce Engineering OKR planning and reviews, technical planning and execution of multiple complex programs across various product domains. Ensure alignment with overall company objectives and product strategy
Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a central point of contact and trusted partner for Product, Data Science, Design, partner Engineering orgs and other stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making
Operational Excellence: Define, implement, and optimize scalable program management processes, program KPIs and best practices. Drive continuous improvement in program execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication
Risk Management and Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and organizational risks across programs. Develop contingency plans and drive resolution of critical issues
Technical Acumen: Possess a strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architectural concepts, and technical dependencies to effectively guide and support our TPMs and engineering teams
Influence and Communication: Communicate complex technical information and program status clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, from individual contributors to executive leadership. Influence decision-making at all levels
Resource Planning: Collaborate with Engineering and Product leadership to forecast and allocate TPM resources effectively across various initiatives. Assist, during our biannual planning process, in identifying Engineering resource capacities and constraints, helping to ensure appropriate estimated funding for our planned initiatives, and communication of notable gaps

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementSoftware Development MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsAdaptability

Required

10+ years of experience in technical program management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role managing and mentoring other TPMs
Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale, complex technical programs in a fast-paced product engineering environment
Demonstrated experience building, growing, and leading high-performing technical program management teams
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices
Strong technical background with the ability to understand complex architectural concepts and engineering challenges
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environment

Preferred

A strategic leader who not only sets direction for the TPM function but also empowers and grows a high-performing TPM team
An influential partner adept at navigating highly complex, cross-functional initiatives and making critical product/technology trade-offs
A proactive force who brings immediate organization to ambiguity and anticipates risks before they impact delivery
A true culture champion who embodies organizational values and drives executional excellence

Company

Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$63.91B
Key Investors
Wells FargoTCVGroupe Arnault
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $59B
2024-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2018-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.67M

Leadership Team

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Gregory Peters
Co-CEO
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Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
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