Staff Technical Program Manager
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Job description
We have a terrific opportunity for a Staff Technical Program Manager with a passion for delivering high quality products in a complex, fast paced environment. As part of the Client Software Engineering organization, the Staff Technical Program Manager will work with engineering teams to deliver world-class features for SiriusXM & Pandora applications and websites, as well as features that support the Automotive client.
As a Staff TPM, you will act as a technical authority and organizational leader, owning large programs that span multiple teams and systems, improving delivery processes, and serving as a key liaison for Platform Services APIs and consumer-facing applications across SiriusXM and Pandora.
We are looking for someone who is results-oriented and highly comfortable facilitating engineering teams to meet commitments and successfully deliver high quality products and new features. You enjoy being of service to your team and to the larger organization, and your leadership is grounded in trust, transparency, and kindness.
What you'll do
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Manage and coordinate multiple engineering teams delivering platform and consumer-facing features
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Drive and define program requirements, success metrics, and end to end delivery plans
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Balance scope, timeline, and quality to achieve optimal outcomes
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Contribute to weekly and monthly status reports on health of programs
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Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to develop and maintain multi-quarter roadmaps
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Ensure technical feasibility and sequencing align with company strategy and platform evolution
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Lead Agile ceremonies and reinforce best practices across teams
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Assist with story definition, backlog prioritization, and dependency resolution
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Support teams in scaling delivery across complex initiatives
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Build trusted relationships across teams and leadership levels
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Advocate for clear priorities, technical excellence, and customer-focused outcomes Influence without authority and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders
Requirements
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7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, or Scrum Master, managing cross-functional projects.
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Strong technical proficiency, including experience with software development, APIs, QA, or system architecture.
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Deep understanding of Agile and SDLC methodologies, including release planning and dependency management
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Excellent communication and problem solving skills
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Ability to facilitate teams and individuals working collaboratively and efficiently.
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Proven ability to manage large, ambiguous, cross-functional programs.
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Proficient knowledge and experience in release planning and management
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Experience in risk reporting, management and mitigation
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Experience working with consumer-facing applications, platform services, or large-scale distributed systems.
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Demonstrated ability to influence technical and product strategy
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Experience leading program management best practices
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Comfort operating in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments
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Strong executive presence and ability to communicate at multiple levels
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Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
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Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
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Preferred certifications: Scrum Master Certification (such as CSM or PSM) or PMP and any other relevant certifications.
Benefits & conditions
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $141,000 to $179,250 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.