Senior Technical Program Manager, App Modernization

MongoDB • New York City, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Application Modernization Platform team aids developers in making the shift from relational databases to MongoDB, building toolkits that leverage AI to power seamless transitions. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will own the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional efforts for Application Modernization. You will partner closely with stakeholders across the organization from Engineering, Product, Product Design, and Field-facing teams to develop and execute against our overall product vision and business objectives, uncover solutions to technical challenges, and provide data-driven insights that power strategic decision-making. This position is based out of our New York City office, with the possibility of working from another MongoDB office or remotely for the right candidate. The right candidate for this role will be: Experienced with 5+ years of Software development background, preferably with experience with Java web services and with relational data modelling and SQL Familiar with tools and methodologies for code analysis, refactoring, and automated testing Able to partner with technical stakeholders in methodically breaking down engineering challenges to deliver against abstract goals Able to participate in technical design discussions and summarize trade-offs, outcomes, and next steps Skilled at communicating across a diverse set of engineers and stakeholders Capable of deep user empathy and adept at balancing product goals and engineering constraints to deliver impactful experiences Hyper-organized and capable of coordinating across multiple independent work streams and organizations A role model for effective execution practices, driven by an attuned sense of priority and urgency Able to leverage their experience in program delivery to influence improvements to our tools, operations, architecture Trained in working with project tracking software (JIRA is preferred) Familiar with MongoDB or a comparable technology Exposed to generative AI and Machine Learning Interested in business automation work such as scripting in Python, Google Apps Script and Slack

Requirements

• Experienced with 5+ years of Software development background, preferably with experience with Java web services and with relational data modelling and SQL
• Familiar with tools and methodologies for code analysis, refactoring, and automated testing
• Able to partner with technical stakeholders in methodically breaking down engineering challenges to deliver against abstract goals
• Able to participate in technical design discussions and summarize trade-offs, outcomes, and next steps
• Skilled at communicating across a diverse set of engineers and stakeholders
• Capable of deep user empathy and adept at balancing product goals and engineering constraints to deliver impactful experiences
• Hyper-organized and capable of coordinating across multiple independent work streams and organizations
• A role model for effective execution practices, driven by an attuned sense of priority and urgency
• Able to leverage their experience in program delivery to influence improvements to our tools, operations, architecture
• Trained in working with project tracking software (JIRA is preferred)
• Familiar with MongoDB or a comparable technology
• Exposed to generative AI and Machine Learning
• Interested in business automation work such as scripting in Python, Google Apps Script and Slack

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical acumen and analytical skills to drive engineering programs forward and maximize business value delivery
• Recognize patterns in a sea of information and take action accordingly
• Develop a strategic approach to program management that balances hands-on oversight with process-driven operationalization. This involves discerning when to provide direct guidance and when to empower teams by establishing clear frameworks and guidelines for ongoing initiatives
• Build strategic partnerships with Product, Design, and Engineering stakeholders
• Expand knowledge into new domains as called upon
• Embody MongoDB's core values and leadership principles

Benefits

• From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy , we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed