We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager who not only drives execution across backend, platform, and mobile systems, but also builds the tools and reporting systems needed to make execution visible, measurable, and scalable.
This is a hands-on role for someone who believes TPMs should not depend on others to create visibility — but instead can independently build dashboards, scripts, and lightweight systems to strengthen delivery.
You will operate at the intersection of Product, Design, Engineering, QA, and PMO, owning both:
Delivery execution
Execution infrastructure (tooling, reporting, metrics)
What you do
Own end-to-end delivery of backend, platform, and mobile-facing initiatives across regions
Drive execution discipline through clear requirements, ownership, dependency tracking, and release readiness criteria
Partner with engineering to define system boundaries, APIs, and realistic delivery plans
Lead cross-functional alignment across Product, Design, Engineering, QA, and regional teams
Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early; drive mitigation and escalation
Design and build execution dashboards, reports, and tracking systems using real data (e.g., Jira APIs, logs, metrics)
Develop lightweight tools, scripts, or applications to automate reporting and improve visibility across programs
Ensure tracking systems reflect reality — intervene when signal quality breaks down
Create metrics frameworks for delivery, quality, and release readiness
Continuously improve PMO tooling, reporting accuracy, and decision-making capabilities
Ensure alignment between frontend (mobile) and backend systems, including APIs, data flows, and performance expectations
Partner with engineers to understand technical trade-offs and system constraints
Drive clarity in end-to-end system behavior, not just individual components
Support production readiness, including reliability, scalability, and compliance considerations
Translate complex technical realities into clear, honest updates for leadership and stakeholders
Provide structured, data-driven insights into program status, risks, and trade-offs
Enable better decision-making through accurate, real-time visibility
What we are looking for
5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar roles
Strong technical fluency in backend systems, APIs, and distributed architectures
Experience working across frontend (mobile) and backend systems
Proven ability to drive execution across Product, Engineering, QA, and Design
- Standard working hours are Monday through Friday. To support collaboration with our Japan-based teams, core hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM PT from Monday through Thursday. The team works in-office on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays offer more flexibility, particularly in the evenings, while remaining full working days
Hands-On Technical & Tooling Skills (Critical) Ability to independently build tools, scripts, or dashboards to support execution and reporting
Experience working with data and APIs (e.g., Jira APIs, REST APIs, logs, metrics pipelines)
Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience creating automated reporting, dashboards, or internal tools (e.g., Streamlit, SQL-based reporting, or similar)
Strong ability to translate raw data into actionable insights
Nice to Have:
Prior experience as a software engineer, system architect, or technical lead
Experience building internal tools or automation for PMO / engineering workflows
Experience with data visualization or dashboarding tools
Familiarity with service-oriented architectures and platform systems
Experience in automotive, IoT, or connected-device ecosystems is a plus
Japanese language proficiency is highly preferred but not required
Drivemode Redwood, California, USA Office
3039 Broadway, Redwood, CA, United States, 94062
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