Lead Technical Program Manager

2 weeks ago


San Ramon, California, United States Five9 Full time
Job Overview

We invite you to be a part of our mission to enhance customer satisfaction. Five9 stands as a premier provider of cloud-based contact center solutions, empowering clients globally with cutting-edge cloud technology.

Our commitment to our core values fosters a collaborative culture that drives innovation, growth, and success while we enjoy the journey together. We celebrate diversity and cultivate an inclusive atmosphere, encouraging our team members to express their true selves.

We are currently in search of a Lead Technical Program Manager to spearhead the execution and delivery of multiple intricate programs concurrently throughout the Five9 organization. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate across various departments and advocate for how our technology teams are developing and structuring our latest innovations to enhance Five9's product suite. This opportunity is available to qualified candidates within the United States, with occasional travel required.

This role encompasses both strategic and operational elements, where your extensive technical and leadership acumen will be essential in managing the program, foreseeing and alleviating risks while balancing business objectives with technical limitations. You will be expected to cultivate robust relationships among Product Engineering applications & services, Product Management, and various Business Operations, Finance, and Executive teams. Exceptional communication skills are imperative. Your duties will include securing commitments from stakeholders, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and boosting team productivity and efficiency to implement strategies effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop the technical expertise necessary to evaluate readiness through a series of communications, assessments, and retrospectives that enable other teams to prepare for seamless capacity delivery.
  • Drive quantifiable program outcomes. Establish governance over prioritization to ensure alignment with key performance metrics.
  • Serve as a pivotal member of a highly integrated team consisting of both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Collaborate within a diverse team environment to execute work plans and schedules essential for mission success.
  • Create program plans, gather and translate requirements, identify risks, manage timelines, and communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
  • Engage in clear communication with cross-functional partners throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management within a relevant sector.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proven history of being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow through on initiatives.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle from inception to delivery.
  • Experience with cloud technologies (GCP/AWS preferred).
  • Proven experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, developing processes, and coordinating release schedules.
  • PMP, Prince2, CSM, or equivalent certification.

Work Arrangement: This position is fully remote for candidates residing outside a specified radius of our office. For candidates within that radius, a hybrid model requiring in-office attendance on designated days will apply.

Five9 is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supports pay transparency throughout the recruitment process. Actual compensation packages are determined by various factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location. The displayed range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role across the United States.

Our comprehensive total reward package includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, effective from the first day of employment. Five9 covers the full employee portion of health, dental, and vision premiums and contributes significantly to dependent costs. We also provide Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, and a 401k savings plan with employer matching.
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform offering personalized care and resources in areas such as therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their dependents.
  • Generous employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid Time Off, company holidays, paid volunteer hours, and parental leave.

All compensation and benefits are subject to the requirements and restrictions outlined in the applicable plan documents and any written agreements between the parties.

Five9 is committed to building a diverse team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we perform. Five9 is an equal opportunity employer.

Our headquarters are situated in a major metropolitan area with global offices in various countries.

For more information regarding our privacy policy, including our privacy notice for California residents, please refer to our website.

Please note: Five9 will never request that an applicant send money as a prerequisite for employment.



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