Senior Director, Technical Program Management

Our Mission As the worldu2019s number 1 job site, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers. (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025) Day to Day This senior leadership role builds and elevates the Technical Program Management (TPM) function to turn strategy into execution across complex, cross-system initiatives. By orchestrating engineering, architecture, product, data, security, and AI/ML teams around clear, scalable plans, the Senior Director drives modernization, reduces technical debt, improves engineering velocity, and strengthens governance to deliver modern, stable platforms and product capabilities. Responsibilities + Portfolio Strategy, Governance & Operating Rhythm + Own the end-to-end technology and AI portfolio, aligning investments, capacity, and sequencing to top strategic priorities. + Define portfolio frameworks, KPIs/OKRs, and risk models (incl. AI risk) and run an operating cadence that drives clear prioritization, tradeoffs, and shared accountability. + Modernization, AI Platforms & Execution Excellence + Run a tight, predictable execution model; surface dependencies and risks early and provide simple, transparent reporting on milestones and blockers. + Lead enterprise-scale modernization and AI-enabled platform programs, addressing legacy constraints and streamlining for efficiency and quality. + Promote scalable architecture, data foundations, and delivery standards that enable safe, responsible AI-powered experiences aligned to privacy and security. + Cross-Functional Leadership + Align cross-functional partners around shared platform and AI roadmaps, resolving conflicting priorities with data and clear communication. + Partner with the cross-functional partners and the broader TPM function, setting standards and best practices for planning, governance, and execution. + Inspire, coach, and develop TPM talent across the organization, modeling calm, confident leadership in a high-stakes transformation. + Job Seeker, Customer & AI-Centric Delivery + Anchor modernization, platform, and AI decisions in job seeker and employer impact, reliability, performance, trust, and simple experiences. + Translate product and AI strategy into clear technical roadmaps that improve hiring outcomes and long-term business growth. Skills/Competencies + Requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bacheloru2019s degree; or a minimum of 12 years and a Masteru2019s degree; or a PhD with a minimum of 8 years experience; equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirements. + Extensive experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering, or Product/Tech Operations, including in a central ops capacity for a technology or product org. + Track record leading enterprise-scale modernization and platform programs. + Proven ability to translate product and AI strategy into actionable roadmaps and operating plans, and to run effective portfolio and governance processes. + Data-driven, experimentation mindset; comfortable setting and managing outcome-focused KPIs/OKRs. + Exceptional communicator across technical and business audiences; skilled at simplifying complexity, framing tradeoffs, and influencing decisions. + Highly organized, structured, and execution-driven, with a reputation for unblocking teams, aligning cross-functional partners, and leading through change. Salary Range Transparency Tier 1 - United States of America 224,000 - 336,000 USD per year Tier 1 - United States of America 249,000 - 373,000 USD per year Tier 1 - United States of America 272,000 - 408,000 USD per year Tier 4 - N/A Tier 1 - United States of America 310,000 - 466,000 USD per year Salary Range Disclaimer The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 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Created: 2026-04-08