Engineering Program Manager jobs

• Technical Vision & Strategy:

  • Define and drive the long-term technical vision, roadmap, and architecture for the engineering organization.

  • Align engineering strategy with overall business goals and product vision.

  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies.

  • Ensure technical decisions support scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.

• Team Leadership & Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and grow multiple Engineering Managers and/or Team Leads.

  • Oversee the hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development of engineering staff (including managers and senior ICs).

  • Foster a high-performing, collaborative, innovative, and inclusive engineering culture.

  • Build and maintain team morale, engagement, and retention.

• Delivery & Execution:

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and timely delivery of complex software projects across multiple teams.

  • Ensure teams adhere to best practices (coding standards, code reviews, testing, CI/CD).

  • Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning.

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to delivery velocity, quality, and system health

• Process & Operational Excellence:

  • Establish, optimize, and standardize engineering processes (SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, release management, incident response).

  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering efficiency, productivity, and quality.

  • Implement and monitor metrics to measure team and organizational performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Partner closely with Product Management, Design, Data Science, Security, and IT/Operations to define requirements, prioritize work, and ensure successful product delivery.

  • Collaborate with senior leadership (Sr. Directors, other Directors, Executives) on strategic initiatives and company-wide goals.

  • Represent the engineering organization in cross-functional meetings and strategic discussions.

• Technical Oversight & Quality:

  • Provide high-level technical guidance and oversight across projects.

  • Champion software quality, best practices, and operational reliability (e.g., SLOs, SLIs).

  • Ensure systems are designed for scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

  • Manage technical debt and advocate for necessary refactoring/infrastructure investments.

• Resource Management:

  • Growing your team through coaching, mentoring

  • Forecast hiring needs and participate in recruitment strategy.

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in direct people management and 3+ years managing other managers.

• Master's degree in Computer Science, or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, mentor, and grow large engineering teams and managers. Strong coaching skills.

• Significant hands-on technical background (software development, architecture, systems design). Ability to understand complex technical challenges and trade-offs deeply, even if not coding daily.

• Ability to set technical vision, translate business strategy into engineering execution, and make long-term architectural decisions.

• Proven track record of shipping complex, high-quality software products at scale. Expertise in Agile methodologies.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences (including executives).

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Experience establishing processes, metrics, and driving continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the company's specific industry (e.g. E-commerce).

• Experience scaling engineering organizations during rapid growth.

• Experience managing distributed/remote teams.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

As a Senior Product Manager, you will define and lead the strategy for how we design, build, and scale AI-powered help experiences. You will work closely with design, engineering, data science, and operations to turn emerging AI capabilities into simple, trusted, and impactful products for customers and the business.

What You Will Accomplish:

• Define the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for AI Agents and composable AI platforms.

• Use data and experimentation to guide decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.

• Turn customer and business needs into clear, actionable product direction and requirements.

• Bring data, insights, and industry trends to inform and improve the product experience.

• Partner closely with design, engineering, and data science to deliver reliable, high-quality products at scale.

• Build alignment and strong partnerships across teams to stay focused on shared goals.

• Keep the customer at the center of every product decision.

What You Will Bring:

• 6+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years in AI/ML or data-driven products.

• Experience applying AI to improve customer experiences and solve real customer problems (e.g., conversational AI).

• Skilled at using data and insights to uncover opportunities, drive prioritization, and measure success.

• Technical fluency and foresight to collaborate with engineers.

• High ownership mindset with a bias for action and focus on creating customer and business impact.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience building 0→1 products and navigating ambiguity with confidence.

• Experience in customer support or self-service domains is a plus but not required.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

You will be the architect and driver of , leading a global engineering organization of hundreds of people. Your directive is clear: simultaneously achieving a new global standard for This is a strategic CX Transformation role, not simply a maintenance role.

CX Technology and a critical partner to business executives, you will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering execution for how millions of buyers and sellers experience customer service at eBay.

• Develop multi-year strategy to shift service support from reactive to proactive automation, saving $X0M annually.

• Global Leadership & Scale: Lead, mentor, and scale a global organization of hundreds of engineers, product managers, and data scientists , fostering a culture of urgency, innovation, and customer-centricity.

• Business Partnership: Serve as the technology voice at the executive table, partnering with CX Operations, Product, and Marketing VPs to ensure a cohesive, unified customer experience that directly impacts Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and seller retention.

• Off-Track Project Recovery: Assume direct responsibility for critical off-track projects, offering strong technical mentorship and transparent communication to executive collaborators to regain delivery trust and business impact.

• Take charge of crafting high-level cases to illustrate the business impact of technical investments.

You will be leading the charge on a cutting-edge technical portfolio that defines the future of e-commerce service.

• Generative AI (GenAI) First: Drive the adoption, development, and responsible deployment of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate agent workflows, power intelligent virtual assistants, and enable self-service at unprecedented scale and complexity.

• Platform & Data: Own the majority of the unified CX platform , encompassing all digital contact channels (web, app, social), CRM integrations, and the foundational Big Data infrastructure necessary for real-time personalization and predictive service.

• MLOPs & Data Science: Establish a world-class MLOPs practice for the rapid iteration, deployment, and monitoring of Machine Learning models that predict customer needs and automate resolution.

• Modern Cloud Architecture: Ensure the entire stack operates on a scalable, resilient Cloud Infrastructure , adhering to industry-leading standards for security, uptime, observability, and efficiency.

You are a decisive, inspiring, and business-focused Engineering Executive Leader who understands that technology is the engine of competitive advantage.

• Business Insight: You don't just write code; you write business strategy. You can quantify engineering success in terms of P&L impact, customer lifetime value (CLV), and operational efficiency.

• Demonstrate Influence: Proven success in persuading VPs and leaders to drive strategic changes using data and compelling reasons.

• Crisis & Conflict Navigator: You excel at navigating challenging discussions with collaborators, team members, and partners without intensifying tension, transforming conflicting scenarios into constructive agreements.

• Customer-Centric Engineer: You have a missionary zeal for customer-centricity and a demonstrated ability to train and motivate engineering teams to deeply understand the user journey and build empathy into their products.

• Transformation Agent:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology, with at least 8+ years in Executive Leadership / Senior Director roles managing large, global teams.

• Deep foundational expertise in Java/J2EE development, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms, demonstrated through leadership over complex, high-transaction, multi-tier software applications.

• Demonstrated experience integrating Generative AI, Machine Learning, or complex NLU/NLP solutions into production, driving measurable business results.

• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating the development of large-scale distributed systems or applications for data processing. Knowledge of technologies like Hadoop, HBase, Spark, Docker, and Kubernetes is a significant advantage.

• Deep domain expertise in Customer Experience (CX) Technology , Contact Center solutions at massive scale (e.g., $50B+ annual GMV organization).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with equivalent experience.

• Outstanding ability to communicate, present, and negotiate highly technical strategy to non-technical executives and C-suite audiences.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

What you will accomplish:

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and a 6-12 month testing agenda, including prioritization of use cases, success metrics, test-and-learn programs, and feedback loops for continuous optimization across content templates and capabilities.

• Partner with the CRM content team to align testing roadmaps with capability prioritization, delivering value at scale for the full CRM program.

• Collaborate with MarTech, Data Science, Recommendations, and Analytics teams to define requirements for a scalable content library (metadata, AI features, recommendations).

• Build strong partnerships and socialize the vision, roadmap, and processes with the broader team to drive consensus, clarity, and seamless execution.

• Continuously monitor and integrate industry standards and innovations to inform and elevate eBay’s roadmap.

What you will bring:

• Proven ability to translate strategic vision into actionable roadmaps, prioritize use cases, and manage test-and-learn programs.

• Expertise blending brand requirements with technical solutions to deliver personalized experiences at scale.

• Demonstrated ability to identify platform and tooling gaps, translating business needs into technical requirements.

• Track record of building collaborative partnerships across Marketing, Product, Technology, Analytics, and Brand Creative to deliver change and alignment.

• Experience leading or influencing cross-disciplinary teams, inspiring technical teams, and driving a culture of customer-centric, agile experimentation.

• 5+ years relevant experience in CRM, personalization, technical marketing, or related digital transformation roles.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

• Lead Brand Storytelling: Define and evolve eBay’s brand narrative to reflect our purpose and differentiation across consumer audiences.

• Develop Integrated Campaigns: Build and execute innovative, cross-channel communications campaigns that elevate brand visibility and strengthen marketplace consideration.

• Partner Across Functions: Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, and Business Units to align storytelling with brand campaigns and product initiatives.
  Drive Earned Media Impact: Cultivate strong media relationships and deliver coverage that showcases eBay’s relevance in culture, innovation, and purpose.

• Manage Global Agency Partners: Lead agency partners in concepting and delivering high-impact campaigns that reinforce eBay’s global brand positioning.

• Enhance Reputation:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in brand, consumer, or corporate communications , ideally across both agency and in-house roles.

• Proven success in building and leading integrated communications strategies for global brands.

• Strong media and influencer relationships across business, culture, and lifestyle verticals.

• Deep understanding of consumer insights, cultural trends , and how to connect them to brand storytelling.

• Ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in a matrixed global organization.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a creative and strategic mindset.

• Travel: Occasional travel required for events, shoots, and team collaboration.
  

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

This role requires a unique product leader who can successfully navigate an ambiguous, fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for defining and delivering high-impact features across the entire live commerce journey, including the foundational technology platform, the global buyer experience, and the tools sellers use to broadcast, engage, and monetize their live streams. If you thrive on significant ownership, high visibility, and the chance to build the future of e-commerce, this is the role for you.

What you will accomplish:

• Serve as a visionary leader for your product space within live commerce, developing a strategy and roadmap that aligns with eBay's top-level goals. This requires blending deep customer empathy with an understanding of market trends, business goals, and competitive insights.

• Drive the full product lifecycle for multiple features or a major product initiative, from initial discovery and opportunity sizing to launch, iteration, and post-launch analysis.

• Own and deliver a challenging product roadmap on time, demonstrating a strong bias for action and high-quality outcomes. You will write clear, detailed requirements (PRDs) that prioritize hypotheses for testing and iteration.

• Lead and inspire confidence among a wide range of partners, including engineering, design, data science, research, and marketing. You will foster collaboration, build alignment, and drive shared goals across all stakeholders.

• Define key success metrics, leverage data and analytics to quantify customer problems, size opportunities, and ultimately measure the impact of your work on organizational goals.

• Cultivate a knowledge of the technical architecture and backend systems for your product area to effectively partner with engineering, unblock development, and influence technical decisions.

What you will bring:

• 8+ years of product management or related strategy experience, with e-commerce, video, or social commerce experience highly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

• Ambiguity Management: Exceptional ability to thrive in an ambiguous, 0-1 environment, distilling complex, unclear problems into a clear product vision and actionable roadmap.

• Prioritization and Tradeoffs: Demonstrated ability to evaluate options, assess trade-offs (short-term vs. long-term), and recommend a path forward, even with incomplete data.

• Influence & Communication: Masters written and verbal communication, adapting your message to influence both execution teams and executive leadership. Ability to lead and inspire without direct authority.

• Analytical Rigor: Proven ability to use quantitative and qualitative insights to build strong business cases, define necessary data, and measure product performance.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

• Manage a team in the development and widespread adoption of the Federated GraphQL platform, driving strategic API enhancements that promote technological evolution and operational efficiency.

• Remain active in design and development across a diverse technology stack, including Java/Kotlin, Node.js, and GraphQL, to cultivate excellence in software engineering practices.

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering an environment where technical curiosity and shared ownership are prioritized.

• Influence architectural decisions that ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality API and developer tooling, aligning them with company goals.

• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure strategic alignment and adoption of best practices for implementation.

• Translate complex, loosely defined requirements into clear, actionable deliverables, enabling the team’s success and product velocity.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 15 years of comprehensive software engineering experience with robust foundational knowledge in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and multithreaded systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and building distributed systems, with a deep understanding of transactional consistency, durability, and availability trade-offs.

• Proficiency in scalable API design, including both REST and GraphQL, aligning with the latest industry standards.

• Proven experience in managing and mentoring engineers, facilitating team growth, and resolving conflicts with empathy and clarity.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring technical details are distilled into actionable direction within a fast-paced environment.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: