Manager, Technical Program Management

About the Role

Uber is seeking a Manager, Technical Program Management (TPM) to drive structure and coordination for large-scale, complex engineering initiatives across the Core Services Product Teams. This role focuses on enabling cross-team collaboration to:

• Modernize critical product platforms

• Enhance efficiency

• Improve reliability

• Support new product development efforts

Your contributions will help streamline execution and ensure alignment across multiple cross-functional teams. This role is expected to roll up sleeves and contribute individually where needed, while also raising the bar on TPM capabilities across various levels, domains, and locations.

The Uber Technical Program Management (TPM) team plays a pivotal role in leading high-impact, org-wide initiatives and continuously improving processes to boost the efficiency of our Product and Engineering orgs. The Product Platform Team supports key business areas such as Rides, Eats, Delivery, Safety, and Insurance, powering use cases across Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Operations.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Lead a team of TPMs, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development

• Manage end-to-end technical programs, ensuring timely and successful project delivery

• Partner closely with engineering and product leads to design solutions that meet compliance and regulatory requirements

• Drive execution by aligning multiple engineering teams, setting goals, and defining business deliverables

• Offer technical guidance and seek standardization across teams to increase execution efficiency

• Act as the primary liaison among engineering, legal, compliance, and business teams

• Monitor program progress, resolve dependencies, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior management and stakeholders

• Champion process improvement and innovation in program management

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• 7+ years in technical program management and/or software development leadership

• 12+ years total experience in technical program management and/or software development

• Demonstrated success in building and leading TPM teams with deep technical knowledge

Skills & Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of platform architecture, software design lifecycle, and vendor management

• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, including P&L tracking and resource planning

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Ability to influence a broad set of internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, technical teams, and legal/compliance

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights

Leadership & Program Management:

• Proven record managing cross-functional teams and initiatives

• Experience in mentoring teams, improving processes, and managing multiple projects in parallel

• Skilled at leading without direct authority and influencing across diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Machine Learning, Generative AI (GenAI), or AI-driven forecasting/cost optimization

• Background in rapidly scaling environments, especially in taking products from zero-to-one

• Domain knowledge in Trust, Payments Risk, Safety, or Insurance (preferred but not required)

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$211,000 per year - USD$234,000 per year.

For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$211,000 per year - USD$234,000 per year.

For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.