Samsung Ads · 1 month ago
Staff Program Manager - Product and Engineering (Samsung Ads)
645 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expSamsung Ads is seeking a Staff Program Manager to report directly to the Head of Product Operations. This role involves collaborating with Engineering Leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency within the global engineering organization.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and product operations leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations
Connect long-term strategy to execution by translating product and technology direction into actionable plans
Coordinate strategic reviews, postmortems and budget discussions that shape priorities and drive accountability
Standardize and automate processes to enable consistent execution across development centers
Partner with finance and site operations to manage budgets - including travel, infrastructure, and headcount - and product variance reports that provide visibility into spending and forecasts
Oversee talent management and hiring processes in close partnership with HR and Talent Acquisition teams
Identify and implement tooling, automation, and workflow improvements that enable teams to scale effectively and improve productivity
Lead the rhythm of engineering operations - driving leadership forums, off-sites, workshops, and quarterly business reviews
Manage planning and review cycles for OKRs, MBO, and KPIs, and ensure alignment with divisional goals
Implement efficient operational processes that enhance team velocity and reduce friction in global sites
Lead the Voice of Engineering programs - Pulse surveys, All Hands Q&A, and engagement forums - to gather and synthesize feedback
Surface insights and develop action plans that strengthen team engagement and organizational health
Facilitate roundtables and skip-level discussions to amplify the employee voice and deepen leadership connection
Maintain and interpret key operational datasets - talent rosters, OKR dashboards, program trackers, and budget summaries
Deliver concise weekly updates and executive-level summaries highlighting progress, risks, and trends
Use insights to anticipate challenges and inform resource, cost, and productivity decisions
Qualification
Required
8 to 12 years of experience in program management or operational leadership within engineering or product organizations
Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with software development, data, testing, and product management
Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks to drive operational efficiency
Expertise in AI/GenAI technologies and their application in product and engineering environments
Demonstrated operational excellence mindset - High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and accountability
High agency and perseverance - able to anticipate needs, navigate ambiguity, and drive results independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across global and executive audiences
Proven ability to influence cross-functionally, manage interdependencies, and resolve conflicts constructively
Adaptable, resilient, and effective at managing multiple complex programs in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k)
Employee Purchase Program
Tuition Assistance (after 6 months)
Paid Time Off
Student Loan Program (after 6 months)
Wellness Incentives
And many more.
Company
Samsung Ads
Samsung Ads helps consumers discover relevant content and brands across Smart TVs, mobile, and desktop.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Lauterbach
Head Of Business Operations
Recent News
2025-12-16
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