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Technical Program Manager
Snapchat
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Over 150 million people use Snapchat every day to Snap with family, watch Stories from friends, see events from around the world, and explore expertly-curated content from top publishers. In short, we are a passionate team working hard to build the best platform in the world for communication and storytelling.
We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager to join Team Snapchat! In this role, you’ll take ownership of technology development synergy across a team of experienced and talented researchers and engineers. Working from our Venice, CA headquarters, you’ll have to utilize a good understanding of research and engineering to recognize issues and risks, provide expert solutions to tough problems, and drive scheduled completion. The Technical Program Manager will drive project development planning, scheduling, and final execution.
What you’ll do:
• Inspire cross-functional research and development teams to produce their best work
• Apply hands-on research and engineering expertise to foster innovation and technology development
• Deliver a realistic picture of projects’ technological scope and progress
• Efficiently track research and development schedules, ensuring technology quality
• Manage project development costs while prioritizing project tasks and risks
• Simplify and minimize technology complexity
• Drive partners and integrate deliverables into projects
• Communicate project statuses to the entire project team
• Provide honest, fact-based analysis
• Foster an open and collaborative environment
What we’re looking for:
• 5+ years of Technical Program Management (TPM) experience
• A relationship builder with natural verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and/or technical background
• Experience in project schedule management and work breakdown structures
• Capacity to work in a fast paced, continuously changing environment
• A demonstrated ability to manage complex projects effectively (sets clear goals, identifies roadblocks, designs solutions, and tracks progress against deadlines)
• Ability to take calculated risks to achieve engineering breakthroughs
• Someone who can prioritize, focus, and is an independent thinker and problem solver
• Someone who leads by example
• An individual who is self-motivated and driven and has demonstrated commitment to take accountability and responsibility for success of large programs
• BSCS, MSCS, BSEE, similar technical degree, or equivalent experience