Sr Technical Program Manager - Uber AI Solutions

Role Overview: As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Uber AI Solutions, you will play a crucial role in partnering with various teams across Product, Engineering, Data/ML, Design, Operations, and Legal to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive the world's AI transformation. Your primary goal will be to ensure the development of the right product features and engineering investments while fostering a collaborative environment for rapid iteration based on market and customer needs. The team operates with the agility of a startup within the Uber ecosystem, focusing on quick customer validation, data-driven decision-making, and scalable learning processes. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with product and engineering leads to define strategic initiatives, develop program plans, create roadmaps, and achieve measurable outcomes. - Lead end-to-end execution of large, technical, cross-functional programs, managing planning, implementation, launch, and scaling activities within tight timelines. - Coordinate and align multiple teams and stakeholders, establish communication channels, and maintain transparency on project milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of systems architecture and platform considerations, facilitating problem-solving and driving team productivity. - Enhance execution speed and quality by introducing efficient frameworks, tools, and processes that support program scalability. - Drive annual and quarterly planning activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution. - Establish effective mechanisms for issue escalation, cross-team collaboration, and decision-making processes across the organization. - Contribute to the overall excellence of the TPM function by sharing best practices, mentoring peers, and elevating program management standards. Qualifications Required: - Minimum 8+ years of overall experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a TPM or Engineering Manager role. - Solid technical background in platform development at scale, with the ability to understand complex technical challenges and collaborate effectively with engineering teams. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with high emotional intelligence. - Proven track record of cross-team and cross-organizational stakeholder management, influencing diverse job functions through strong relationships. - Strong organizational and analytical skills, capable of handling multiple tasks while prioritizing effectively. - Data-driven mindset, with experience defining program KPIs, analyzing metrics, and making data-backed decisions. - Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and facilitating productive discussions to drive consensus and decision-making. - Preferred: Degree in Computer Science or related field, experience in high-growth tech startups, and developer experience in coding, testing, and deployment activities. Role Overview: As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Uber AI Solutions, you will play a crucial role in partnering with various teams across Product, Engineering, Data/ML, Design, Operations, and Legal to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive the world's AI transformation. Your primary goal will be to ensure the development of the right product features and engineering investments while fostering a collaborative environment for rapid iteration based on market and customer needs. The team operates with the agility of a startup within the Uber ecosystem, focusing on quick customer validation, data-driven decision-making, and scalable learning processes. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with product and engineering leads to define strategic initiatives, develop program plans, create roadmaps, and achieve measurable outcomes. - Lead end-to-end execution of large, technical, cross-functional programs, managing planning, implementation, launch, and scaling activities within tight timelines. - Coordinate and align multiple teams and stakeholders, establish communication channels, and maintain transparency on project milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of systems architecture and platform considerations, facilitating problem-solving and driving team productivity. - Enhance execution speed and quality by introducing efficient frameworks, tools, and processes that support program scalability. - Drive annual and quarterly planning activities for assigned portfolios, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution. - Establish effective mechanisms for issue escalation, cross-team collaboration, and decision-making processes across the organization. - Contribute to the overall excellence of the TPM function by sharing best practices, mentoring peers, and elevating program management standards. Qualifications Required: - Minimum 8+ years of overall experience in software development, with at least 5