Own system-level outcomes, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable business value instead of just ticking off feature completion checkboxes
Bring clarity to ambiguity by aligning goals, defining milestones, translating high-level designs into actionable implementation details, and ensuring cross-team dependencies are clearly understood
Proactively identify and mitigate critical risks early to de-risk delivery before failure happens
Drive critical decisions by surfacing tradeoffs, clarifying priorities, and aligning stakeholders on a path forward
Create and maintain a single, trusted view of program health to provide stakeholders at all levels with insights into progress, risks, and changes
Partner with engineering and product leaders to balance feature delivery with long-term system scalability, reliability, and maintainability

Requirements

BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of technical program management, product management or related experience in a software engineering environment
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs spanning multiple engineering teams and systems
Experience leading complex technical initiatives from concept through launch, including defining scope, success metrics, and execution strategy
Experience working on distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and system design at scale

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproduct managementtechnical program managementsystem designdistributed systemsservice-oriented architecturesexecution strategyscope definitionsuccess metricscross-functional program leadership

Soft Skills

stakeholder alignmentrisk mitigationdecision makingclarity in ambiguitygoal alignmentcommunicationproactive identificationorganizational skillscollaborationinsight generation

Certifications

BA in Computer ScienceBS in EngineeringBS in Mathematics