About The Team And Role Welcome to our small but mighty TPM (Technical Program Management) team! We are the driving force behind some of the most critical products, projects, and workflows within our company. With our strategic recommendations and execution prowess, we help shape the future of our product, which aims to transform the way the world reads. As a Senior Manager, you will be at the heart of our companys innovation and growth. In this player/coach role, you will lead the operational strategy and execution for our Premium product line, while managing and growing a small, highimpact team. You will also have the unique opportunity to scale your team as the company grows. About You You are a thoughtful opinionator: you have strong, wellreasoned opinions and are not afraid to respectfully voice them to stakeholders at all levels. You are a proactive communicator who doesnt wait for issues to arise before finding solutions. You are a relationship builder and organizational navigator who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys forging connections with people across different teams and functions. You are a dedicated mentor who finds professional fulfillment in the growth and success of your team members. You are a continuous learner, with a growth mindset and an appetite for expanding your skill set with new challenges. Lastly, you are a voracious reader with a passion for books and the written (and spoken) word in all its forms. You Will Act like an owner: be an owner of program management strategy and roadmap planning across our Premium product line and multiple pillars/functions within Scribd. Build relationships: work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and foster strong relationships to align diverse perspectives. Drive strategy: dive deep into the ''how'' and ''why'' of our projects, developing comprehensive plans that align with our overarching goals. Lead and coach: act as a player/coach, directly managing and mentoring a small, highimpact team and guiding their career development, performance, and daytoday work. Own the complexity: drive multiple complex crossfunctional programs simultaneously and create scalable frameworks across orgs and functions to track work and communicate progress. Manage timelines: lead the timeline for delivery of key programs, proactively identify risks and create mitigation strategies via workflows, communication, or resource allocation. Measure success: propose success metrics for yourself, your team, and your programs, and identify when these metrics are at risk. Improve how we work: identify and optimize for process improvements at the team and crossteam level, partner with the Head of TPM to evolve the TPM craft and standards across the organization. You Have 5+ years of experience in a TPM/program management, operations or equivalent role in a technology company. Previous experience in a peoplemanagement or teamlead capacity, with a track record of coaching and developing highperforming talent. Experience with the Software Development process, working with product and engineering teams or programs from roadmapping through delivery. Experience working directly with engineers, product managers, and product marketers. Track record of operating independently, leading through ambiguity, and navigating complex organizational dynamics. Experience using data to identify problems and communicate solutions. The ability to successfully work and partner across multiple functions in an organization. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to understand and articulate the ''big picture''. Distinctive problemsolving and analytical skills. Compensation At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership and a comprehensive and generous benefits package. Benefits At Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Eligibility & Locations Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance. United States Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico Mexico City Equal Employment Opportunity Scribd, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Senior Manager, Technical Program Management