Sr. Technical Program Manager, Engineering Finance & Planning (Contractor)

About Arlo:
At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.

About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Program Management Office (PMO) on 1-year contract basis and drive alignment between software development, engineering operations, and financial performance. This is a high-impact, staff-level role responsible for managing multiple engineering pillars and ensuring every program is optimized for technical quality, fiscal discipline, and strategic value.

You’ll serve as the bridge between Engineering, Finance, and Product, helping teams plan, execute, and account for work in a way that maximizes both delivery velocity and capital efficiency. You’ll combine your fluency in software development lifecycles with your analytical strength in financial modeling and R&D capitalization to guide data-driven decisions across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Alignment

  • Drive quarterly and annual planning cycles across multiple engineering pillars, ensuring initiatives align with financial targets.

  • Translate technical roadmaps into investment plans with clear CapEx/OpEx delineation.

  • Partner with FP&A and Accounting to forecast, model, and track capitalizable efforts.

• Engineering Program Execution

  • Build and maintain program dashboards and portfolio scorecards to monitor schedule, spend, and value delivery.

  • Facilitate intake and prioritization forums to ensure engineering resources are allocated to the highest-ROI initiatives.

• Financial & Analytical Excellence

  • Develop and maintain capacity and cost models to guide resource optimization and headcount planning.

  • Perform detailed analyses of program performance using advanced Excel models, scenario analysis, and cost forecasting.

  • Partner with Finance to reconcile actuals vs. forecasts, validate capitalization rates, and support audit-ready documentation.

• Operational Leadership

  • Establish and evolve PMO standards for planning, reporting, and financial tracking.

  • Partner with engineering leads on how to structure work for capitalization compliance.

  • Deliver clear, executive-level updates that tie engineering progress to business outcomes.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or related experience

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering operations, or financially-aligned planning roles

• Strong understanding of R&D capitalization principles and hands-on experience partnering with Finance, Accounting, Internal Auidt on CapEx/OpEx tracking

• Deep familiarity with software development lifecycles, including Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and cloud-based systems

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets proficiency (pivot tables, array formulas, what-if models, scenario analysis)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills — equally comfortable in design reviews and finance reviews

Nice to Have

• MBA or background in management consulting

• Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Tableau, Looker, or portfolio management systems

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between USD$134,000-195,000/year.  However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience.  

We’re committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate—no matter their background. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re happy to support growth in areas essential to the role. Interested in learning more about our workplace? Visit and follow our LinkedIn, and Glassdoor pages to read employee insights and get updates of what it’s like to be part of Arlo.

Arlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses in all hiring and employment.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.