Principal Technical Program Manager

• Drive cross-functional programs from concept to delivery
• manage risks
• enhance operation processes
• clarify decision-making frameworks
• prepare materials for executive reviews
• Lead company-critical technical initiatives
• Own end-to-end execution: Drive high-priority, cross-functional programs from concept to delivery
• Lead cross-team initiatives such as foundational platform investments, architecture review programs, or adoption of shared engineering infrastructure
• Charter Development: Turn strategic goals into clear charters with defined milestones, metrics, and accountability
• Risk Management: Proactively identify technical or organizational risks and remove obstacles to delivery
• Improve how we operate, by partnering with the VP of Engineering and other senior leaders on annual and quarterly planning cycles
• Roadmap & dependencies: Strengthen roadmap clarity, dependency management, and prioritization across the engineering organization
• Introduce program management practices and decision frameworks that improve coordination across engineering leaders & the team
• Clarify decision-making frameworks (e.g., RACI) and cross-functional ownership to reduce friction
• Prepare high-quality materials for reviews with the CEO, CTO, and Board of Directors
• Synthesize complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Organizational Deep Dives: Lead investigations into at-risk or underperforming initiatives and recommend structural or technical solutions

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering leadership, or high-level operational roles within a high-growth tech environment
• Engage deeply with engineering leaders on architecture, infrastructure & product trade-offs, interpret technical design discussions, and help surface dependencies or risks across complex systems
• A proven track record of planning and executing technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and complex requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead through credibility and partnership, acting as a force-multiplier for the VP of Engineering
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with ease

Excitement about the impact your work could have on the lives of students and teachers every day

• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
• 20 vacation days
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
• Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
• Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
• 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
• company stock options