Senior Technical Program Manager

Posted on 11/7/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Interactive fitness platform with on-demand classes

Company Overview

Peloton Interactive is a global leader in the connected fitness industry, offering a comprehensive fitness ecosystem that combines top-tier equipment, software, and content to make fitness accessible and effective for everyone. The company's culture is centered around fostering social connections and motivation among its 6.7 million members, with a vast library of live and on-demand studio classes available across multiple platforms and devices. Peloton's competitive advantage lies in its unique blend of fitness, technology, and media, offering a variety of membership and payment options, and extending its reach to corporate wellness and commercial sectors.

Consumer Software

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.9B

Founded

2011

Headquarters

New York, New York

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -4%

1 year growth

↓ -12%

2 year growth

↓ -24%

Locations

New York, NY, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

JIRA

Management

CategoriesNew

Product

Requirements

8+ years of technical program management, or software engineering experience
Application CDN experienceingress security/WAF, Proxy Ingress/Service Mesh systems, API and GraphQL gateways, as well as DNS and GSLB services.
Experience in Agile methodologies, including managing execution, backlogs, end-to-end program plans and with Agile Software, lean methodology, and JIRA
A passion for mentorship and coaching
Confidence in driving programs and teams through periods of ambiguity
Experience working with product engineering teams and security to build and deliver end-to-end customer-focused products with technical knowledge of the underlying platforms
Experience designing and implementing cross-functional process changes that impact the wider organization
Ability to navigate competing product and technical priorities. Experience identifying options and trade-offs and achieving consensus at all levels for your recommended approach.
Effective collaboration with leadership, including at the executive level
Experience in strategic planning and portfolio management across teams
Experience in defining, implementing, and mentoring others in Program/Project Management methodologies and tactics
Have achieved a deep understanding of your organization’s tech stack, which you have used to proactively identify dependencies and risks as well as mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

Develop and manage end-to-end technical program execution and ensure on-time delivery
Regular reporting on program status, identifying dependencies and developing risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather requirements, and work with engineering teams to define, evaluate, and prioritize program dependencies, scope, and implementation plans
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to define OKRs, portfolios/roadmaps, and long-term strategies for the teams that you are working with
Coordinate across team lines to manage, track and deliver outcomes for our teams while evaluating and managing trade-offs
Lead process improvements, implement best practices, and define success metrics to track the impact of our work
Help lead product and engineering decisions to align with the team initiatives
Promote self-organized teams that lead continuous improvement to our systems and service reliability while aligning with Agile best practices

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Peloton, we are seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Traffic Foundations team. This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing a portfolio of projects aimed at optimizing content delivery, enhancing application performance, reducing latency, and ensuring robust ingress security. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Application CDN, ingress security/WAF, Proxy Ingress/Service Mesh systems, API and GraphQL gateways, as well as DNS and GSLB services.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong interest in Platform Product and be able to provide thought leadership, technical expertise, and excellent execution skills to lead major initiatives in this area. The Sr. Technical Program Manager will work closely with Peloton’s application teams, Security, product management, and design operations to execute against the Platform goals.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

Develop and manage end-to-end technical program execution and ensure on-time delivery
Regular reporting on program status, identifying dependencies and developing risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather requirements, and work with engineering teams to define, evaluate, and prioritize program dependencies, scope, and implementation plans
Partner with Product and Engineering teams to define OKRs, portfolios/roadmaps, and long-term strategies for the teams that you are working with
Coordinate across team lines to manage, track and deliver outcomes for our teams while evaluating and managing trade-offs
Lead process improvements, implement best practices, and define success metrics to track the impact of our work
Help lead product and engineering decisions to align with the team initiatives
Promote self-organized teams that lead continuous improvement to our systems and service reliability while aligning with Agile best practices

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

8+ years of technical program management, or software engineering experience
Application CDN experienceingress security/WAF, Proxy Ingress/Service Mesh systems, API and GraphQL gateways, as well as DNS and GSLB services.
Experience in Agile methodologies, including managing execution, backlogs, end-to-end program plans and with Agile Software, lean methodology, and JIRA
A passion for mentorship and coaching
Confidence in driving programs and teams through periods of ambiguity
Experience working with product engineering teams and security to build and deliver end-to-end customer-focused products with technical knowledge of the underlying platforms
Experience designing and implementing cross-functional process changes that impact the wider organization
Ability to navigate competing product and technical priorities. Experience identifying options and trade-offs and achieving consensus at all levels for your recommended approach.
Effective collaboration with leadership, including at the executive level
Experience in strategic planning and portfolio management across teams
Experience in defining, implementing, and mentoring others in Program/Project Management methodologies and tactics
Have achieved a deep understanding of your organization’s tech stack, which you have used to proactively identify dependencies and risks as well as mitigation strategies

#LI-AW1

#LI-Hybrid

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including individual performance, business objectives, and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

- Medical, dental and vision insurance

- Generous paid time off policy

- Short-term and long-term disability

- Access to mental health services

- 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave

- Child care and family care discounts

- Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts

- Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount

- Pet insurance and so much more!

Base Salary Range

$172,100—$223,800 USD

ABOUT PELOTON:

Peloton provides Members with expert instruction, world-class content and the fitness industry’s leading music library to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton offers an immersive and personalized experience [with or without equipment]. Access Peloton content via the Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread, Guide, Row or the Peloton App, now with multiple membership tiers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has a highly engaged community of nearly 7 million Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia.

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