Engineering Program Manager
The Engineering Program Manager will report directly to the CTO and serve as the connective tissue across our engineering organization. You'll drive the execution of complex, cross-functional technical initiatives from inception to delivery, ensuring our distributed teams stay aligned, dependencies are managed, and products ship on time. This is a highly technical role that requires both deep understanding of distributed systems and the ability to orchestrate multiple engineering workstreams simultaneously.
You'll be responsible for translating strategic technical vision into actionable roadmaps, establishing program management practices that scale with our growth, and partnering closely with engineering leads to balance velocity with quality. You'll help shape how Ditto builds and ships world-class edge computing technology.
What You'll Be Up To…
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of major technical initiatives across platform, infrastructure, SDK, and product engineering teams.
Own program timelines, milestones, and deliverables for complex multi-quarter initiatives involving 3-6+ engineering teams.
Establish and maintain program tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting cadences that provide visibility into progress, risks, and blockers.
Drive sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum processes across engineering teams.
Technical Coordination & Risk Management
Identify and manage technical dependencies across teams, proactively surfacing conflicts and driving resolution.
Facilitate architecture and design reviews with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and alignment with long-term technical strategy.
Anticipate risks and bottlenecks before they impact delivery; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Partner with engineering leads to make informed trade-off decisions between scope, quality, and timeline.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Act as the bridge between engineering, product, customer success, and sales to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Facilitate technical planning sessions, quarterly planning cycles, and roadmap reviews with executive leadership.
Partner with engineering recruiting to help scale teams and optimize organizational structure.
Process & Culture Building
Define and implement scalable program management frameworks, rituals, and best practices as the company grows.
Build and maintain program documentation, including technical roadmaps, dependency maps, and decision logs.
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering.
Mentor engineers on effective collaboration, communication, and delivery practices.
What Helps You Thrive…
7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or similar roles in software/infrastructure companies.
Strong technical background with hands-on software engineering experience; you can read code, understand system architecture, and engage in technical discussions with senior engineers.
Deep expertise with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with proven ability to adapt frameworks to fit team needs.
Track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex technical programs involving distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or developer tools.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams without dropping balls.
Outstanding communication skills—you can distill complex technical concepts for any audience and facilitate productive discussions.
Experience working directly with engineering teams (no other PMs reporting to you) and ability to influence without authority.
Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, Asana, Notion, Confluence).
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to establish structure in fast-moving, rapidly evolving environments.
Great To Haves…
Experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up company, particularly in infrastructure, developer tools, or edge computing.
Background in distributed systems, peer-to-peer networking, mobile development, or embedded systems.
Experience managing programs involving hardware-software integration or IoT deployments.
Familiarity with open-source software development workflows and community management.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar program management certification.
Experience in regulated industries (defense, aviation, healthcare) where compliance and security are critical.
Base Salary Range
$150,000—$250,000 USD
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Engineering Program Manager
The Engineering Program Manager will report directly to the CTO and serve as the connective tissue across our engineering organization. You'll drive the execution of complex, cross-functional technical initiatives from inception to delivery, ensuring our distributed teams stay aligned, dependencies are managed, and products ship on time. This is a highly technical role that requires both deep understanding of distributed systems and the ability to orchestrate multiple engineering workstreams simultaneously.
You'll be responsible for translating strategic technical vision into actionable roadmaps, establishing program management practices that scale with our growth, and partnering closely with engineering leads to balance velocity with quality. You'll help shape how Ditto builds and ships world-class edge computing technology.
What You'll Be Up To…
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of major technical initiatives across platform, infrastructure, SDK, and product engineering teams.
Own program timelines, milestones, and deliverables for complex multi-quarter initiatives involving 3-6+ engineering teams.
Establish and maintain program tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting cadences that provide visibility into progress, risks, and blockers.
Drive sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum processes across engineering teams.
Technical Coordination & Risk Management
Identify and manage technical dependencies across teams, proactively surfacing conflicts and driving resolution.
Facilitate architecture and design reviews with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and alignment with long-term technical strategy.
Anticipate risks and bottlenecks before they impact delivery; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Partner with engineering leads to make informed trade-off decisions between scope, quality, and timeline.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Act as the bridge between engineering, product, customer success, and sales to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Facilitate technical planning sessions, quarterly planning cycles, and roadmap reviews with executive leadership.
Partner with engineering recruiting to help scale teams and optimize organizational structure.
Process & Culture Building
Define and implement scalable program management frameworks, rituals, and best practices as the company grows.
Build and maintain program documentation, including technical roadmaps, dependency maps, and decision logs.
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering.
Mentor engineers on effective collaboration, communication, and delivery practices.
What Helps You Thrive…
7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or similar roles in software/infrastructure companies.
Strong technical background with hands-on software engineering experience; you can read code, understand system architecture, and engage in technical discussions with senior engineers.
Deep expertise with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with proven ability to adapt frameworks to fit team needs.
Track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex technical programs involving distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or developer tools.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams without dropping balls.
Outstanding communication skills—you can distill complex technical concepts for any audience and facilitate productive discussions.
Experience working directly with engineering teams (no other PMs reporting to you) and ability to influence without authority.
Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, Asana, Notion, Confluence).
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to establish structure in fast-moving, rapidly evolving environments.
Great To Haves…
Experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up company, particularly in infrastructure, developer tools, or edge computing.
Background in distributed systems, peer-to-peer networking, mobile development, or embedded systems.
Experience managing programs involving hardware-software integration or IoT deployments.
Familiarity with open-source software development workflows and community management.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar program management certification.
Experience in regulated industries (defense, aviation, healthcare) where compliance and security are critical.
Base Salary Range
$150,000—$250,000 USD