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Staff Technical Program Manager

United StatesOnsiteFull TimeStaff$128,000–$220,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Lime is seeking a seasoned Staff Technical Program Manager to join their Software Program Management Organization (SW PMO) within the Supply Engineering team. This role is critical for delivering software product roadmaps and leading mission-critical initiatives. You will act as the liaison between Engineering, Product, and Operations, driving systems for real-time vehicle management, fleet allocation, and operational decision-making on a global scale. The position requires owning the technical roadmap, balancing global scalability with local needs, and aligning stakeholders across various technical and operational functions. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional development, managing risks, improving delivery lifecycles, and communicating program health to senior leadership.

### Who you are
- 7+ years of technical program management experience, working directly with product management and hardware/firmware/software engineering teams
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex (many stakeholders) schedules on time, on-budget, and with high quality
- Strong technical background with experience in facilitating discussions & contributing to design decisions surrounding mobile applications, cloud services and machine learning
- Exceptional written & verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical details across technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to influence teams without authority, effectively manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional "backbone" in executive-level discussions; able to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and voice unpopular truths when data-driven while maintaining a calm, objective perspective
- 3+ years of software development experience
- ​​Experience in micromobility, bicycle, or automotive industries
- Experience building or operating systems across multiple geographies, with region-specific constraints and requirements
- Experience working on logistics, fleet management, or operationally complex systems involving real-world assets
- Experience working on systems that support real-time decision-making, optimization, or machine learning-driven workflows
- Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply

### What the job involves
- The Software Program Management Organization (SW PMO)'s core mission is to efficiently and effectively deliver Lime's software product roadmaps
- We are seeking a seasoned Staff Technical Program Manager to lead mission-critical initiatives within our Supply Engineering organization
- In this role, you will be the connective tissue between Engineering, Product, and Operations, helping drive the systems that power real-time vehicle management, fleet allocation, and operational decision-making across a global platform operating at city scale
- Moving beyond traditional project management, you will own the technical roadmap that balances global scalability with local complexity, ensuring our systems are robust and adaptable to the unique operational needs of each market
- Align & influence key stakeholders in Product Management, Software Engineering (Full-Stack), Machine Learning, Data Science, and Operations to drive roadmap planning and execution of large-scale programs
- Lead cross-functional development from concept to delivery, overseeing software deliverables & improving the delivery lifecycle across globally distributed, cross-organizational teams
- Take deep ownership of program outcomes by proactively anticipating risks, identifying dependencies, reducing ambiguity, and eliminating roadblocks that hinder our stakeholders from moving forward
- Communicate program health updates regularly with senior leadership & executives on schedule, status, risk, and change control
- Create and streamline processes & mechanisms that increase efficiency and speed, driving best practices to ensure long-term product success
- Mentor & develop within the program management function, raising the bar and standard for the role

### Benefits
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)

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