Engineering Program Manager, ditto

• This is a highly technical role that requires both deep understanding of distributed systems and the ability to orchestrate multiple engineering workstreams simultaneously
• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or similar roles in software/infrastructure companies
• Strong technical background with hands-on software engineering experience; you can read code, understand system architecture, and engage in technical discussions with senior engineers
• Deep expertise with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with proven ability to adapt frameworks to fit team needs
• Track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex technical programs involving distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or developer tools
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams without dropping balls
• Outstanding communication skills—you can distill complex technical concepts for any audience and facilitate productive discussions
• Experience working directly with engineering teams (no other PMs reporting to you) and ability to influence without authority
• Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Linear, Asana, Notion, Confluence)
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to establish structure in fast-moving, rapidly evolving environments
• At Ditto, we know game-changers don’t always come wrapped in a “perfect” resume. Years of experience? Every single bullet point checked? Meh. That’s not what drives us
• What does matter? Grit. Curiosity. Adaptability. And a genuine spark for what we’re building
• So if you’re fired up about our mission but not sure you tick every box - hit that apply button anyway. Use your application to show us how you’ll make an impact here

Desirable

• The Engineering Program Manager will report directly to the CTO and serve as the connective tissue across our engineering organization
• You'll drive the execution of complex, cross-functional technical initiatives from inception to delivery, ensuring our distributed teams stay aligned, dependencies are managed, and products ship on time
• You'll be responsible for translating strategic technical vision into actionable roadmaps, establishing program management practices that scale with our growth, and partnering closely with engineering leads to balance velocity with quality
• You'll help shape how Ditto builds and ships world-class edge computing technology
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of major technical initiatives across platform, infrastructure, SDK, and product engineering teams
• Own program timelines, milestones, and deliverables for complex multi-quarter initiatives involving 3-6+ engineering teams
• Establish and maintain program tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting cadences that provide visibility into progress, risks, and blockers
• Drive sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum processes across engineering teams
• Identify and manage technical dependencies across teams, proactively surfacing conflicts and driving resolution
• Facilitate architecture and design reviews with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and alignment with long-term technical strategy
• Anticipate risks and bottlenecks before they impact delivery; develop and execute mitigation strategies
• Partner with engineering leads to make informed trade-off decisions between scope, quality, and timeline
• Act as the bridge between engineering, product, customer success, and sales to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
• Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Facilitate technical planning sessions, quarterly planning cycles, and roadmap reviews with executive leadership
• Partner with engineering recruiting to help scale teams and optimize organizational structure
• Define and implement scalable program management frameworks, rituals, and best practices as the company grows
• Build and maintain program documentation, including technical roadmaps, dependency maps, and decision logs
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering
• Mentor engineers on effective collaboration, communication, and delivery practices