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Join the team as our next Technical Program Manager - Flex.
Who we are & why we’re hiring
Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.
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About the job
This position is needed to address Flex Studio specific needs around Technical Program Management for handling complex initiatives comprising both product and engineering requirements. Twilio is growing rapidly and seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) who is passionate about Program Delivery, with consistent and quantifiable success leading teams’ collaboration, identifying dependencies and risks, resolving blockers, and leveraging best practices to ensure predictable and timely delivery of products that delight customers. This is a non - customer facing role that leads specific transformational product delivery initiatives, and will report to the Director - Technical Delivery of Flex.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Manage Flex specific customer focused initiatives (Reporting, Cross BU relationships and projects) as a servant leader to the Program team.
- Partner with engineering and Product leadership to facilitate key Program level meetings, initiatives, and operational projects to drive successful BU outcomes.
- Collaborate with other BUs and organizations as the BU point of contact in engagements t or programs that have critical product deliverables.
- Contribute to the definition, development and tracking of effective metrics and R&D improvements that drive improved BU operating performance.
Qualifications
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
- Background in SaaS Development or operations in a distributed systems environment.
- Excellent Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills.
- Proven ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly skilled in pragmatically identifying, tracking and reporting on cross team dependencies and collaboratively addressing them effectively with providing/receiving Business Units.
- Outstanding ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization from engineers to executives.
- Demonstrated strength in leveraging operating data to surface trends, risks, opportunities, and drive the business towards quantifiable outcomes.
Desired:
- 5-8 years experience in a technical Program Management, development or operations role with 3+ years managing technical operations or supporting an enterprise level platform.
- Four-year Computer Science, Business or related degree, or equivalent work experience
Location
This role will be based in our Prague office or remotely in Czech Republic.
Approximately 10% travel is anticipated.
What We Offer
There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Twilio thinks big. Do you?
We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!
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