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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Yahoo - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,750.0 - $251,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Service Design, Systems Architecture, Information Technology - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59165810-sr-technical-program-manager ## About the Role * You are a systems thinker who enjoys connecting strategy, operations, finance, and technology to solve complex organizational challenges * You are naturally curious about AI, automation, and emerging technologies, and excited about applying them to improve operational efficiency * You are an effective communicator who can build relationships, influence decisions, drive clarity, and hold cross functional teams accountable. * You balance attention to detail with strategic thinking and are motivated by creating measurable business impact through technology * You have the technical judgment and curiosity to understand how systems work, ask informed questions, identify risks and dependencies, and challenge assumptions constructively * You are comfortable operating through ambiguity, creating structure, and driving decisions and outcomes across teams independently, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience * 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross functional technical programs * Demonstrated ability to understand system architecture, technical dependencies, and delivery risks * Experience working directly with engineering and technical teams to drive plans, decisions, and outcomes * Strong judgment and communication skills, with the ability to operate through ambiguity and influence technical and executive stakeholders * Experience partnering with Finance or FP&A teams on technology budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, investment planning, or financial processes, * 2+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, enterprise technology services, or centralized technology organizations * Experience leveraging AI tools to improve operational efficiency and decision-making * Experience developing business cases, operating models, governance processes, or executive reporting The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others ; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations ; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity. ## Description * Lead complex, cross functional technology programs from strategy through execution, including defining scope, sequencing work, establishing milestones, managing dependencies, resolving risks, and measuring outcomes. * Support financial strategy and operational planning initiatives for the Central Technology organization, including cost transparency, budgeting, and resource efficiency analysis * Partner with Finance, FinOps, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to identify and execute cloud cost optimization opportunities, improve utilization efficiency, and drive measurable savings outcomes * Drive operational excellence initiatives by developing scalable processes, governance mechanisms, dashboards, and reporting frameworks that improve visibility and decision-making * Identify opportunities to automate manual operational workflows using AI-enabled solutions and process automation tools to increase organizational efficiency and reduce administrative overhead (i.e., Gemini, Claude Code) * Translate technical initiatives and roadmap priorities into clear execution plans, business cases, decision points, and measurable outcomes for technical and executive audiences * Support strategic programs across the Central Technology organization, including including cloud migration, enterprise systems transformation, technology service redesign, workforce optimization, tooling modernization, and operational governance ## Related Videos - [What If We Designed Employee Experience Like a Customer Journey?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1824-what-if-we-designed-employee-experience-like-a-customer-journey) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [The QUEST for Better Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/721-the-quest-for-better-software) - [The Golden Age of Email: Owning the Inbox in the Age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100128-the-golden-age-of-email-owning-the-inbox-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [The Human API: Designing Organizations for Judgment, Not Just Execution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100213-the-human-api-designing-organizations-for-judgment-not-just-execution) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere)