Lead Technical Program Manager, eBay

• This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic execution, and leadership skills to manage multiple domain partners, influence technical decisions, and guide teams through the full software development lifecycle
• The ideal candidate will be adept at breaking down complex projects, managing ambiguity, and fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and leadership teams to drive innovation, quality and efficiency
• 7+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams on software development projects
• 5+ years of experience in technical program or product management, leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
• Development experience in at least one of the following languages: Java, C#, C, C++, Kotlin, TypeScript
• Deep expertise in REST or GraphQL protocols, including API design best practices, integration strategies, and lifecycle management
• Experience leading Agile teams and working with methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Experience managing technical roadmaps, defining product requirements, and driving system architecture decisions
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, API gateways, and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, API keys)
• Strong background in software engineering, system architecture, or distributed systems, with the ability to engage deeply in technical discussions
• Experience in crafting epics & user stories, release planning, backlogs, and agile methodologies
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and navigate ambiguity
• Strong understanding of scalability, reliability, and system design trade-offs
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience in large-scale distributed systems or platform engineering
• Background in software development, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps
• Strong knowledge of project tracking tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Ability to drive continuous process improvements and automation
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

Desirable

• As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) in the Seller Experience Core Product team, you will lead the coordination, execution, and successful delivery of one or more complex end-to-end product and engineering projects
• You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are optimized for readiness, execution, utilization, and velocity while driving seamless collaboration across engineering, product, and cross-functional teams
• In this role, you will act as the single point of contact (POC) for all project-related questions, providing structure, visibility, and executional excellence across multiple stakeholders
• Project Planning & Delivery: Defining and maintaining the single source of truth for project delivery and execution plans
• E2E Testing & Bug Triage: Coordinating end-to-end testing processes and managing bug triage workflows
• Release & Risk Management: Overseeing risk assessment, mitigation planning, and release readiness
• Project Communication & Status Updates: Owning project updates, ensuring leadership and stakeholders have visibility into status, risks, and key decisions
• Own and drive execution of one or more technical projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with broader company goals
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design, scope, and shepherd features, ensuring technical feasibility and business alignment
• Develop functional specifications, release plans, and roadmaps, clearly outlining milestones, dependencies, and risks
• Drive technical discussions and trade-offs with required teams, ensuring scalable and reliable system architectures
• Guide and manage the usage of agile methodologies, continuously optimizing delivery processes to increase efficiency
• Monitor execution and velocity, tracking key performance metrics and proactively identifying risks, blockers, and areas for improvement
• Act as the primary POC for project-related questions from internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to define execution strategies and ensure alignment with company priorities
• Influence peers and leaders to drive cross-functional alignment in ambiguous or shifting environments
• Own and lead cross-functional decision-making processes, ensuring key stakeholders remain engaged and informed
• Act as a trusted partner to product and engineering teams, providing guidance on trade-offs, scalability, and best practices in software development
• Drive cross-functional decision-making, ensuring key stakeholders are informed and engaged in the process
• Leverage technical expertise to help define and influence the long-term product and tech vision for scalable platform solutions
• Facilitate design discussions, helping teams make critical architectural choices and guiding technical trade-offs
• Mentor junior TPMs and technical leads, helping them develop strong execution practices and leadership skills
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry best practices, incorporating them into program execution
• Establish program governance, ensuring quality standards and best practices in execution
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, developing contingency plans to keep programs on track
• Continuously refine and improve program management methodologies, driving efficiency in execution processes
• Implement automation and tracking tools to enhance program visibility and execution oversight
• Partner with Portfolio Program Managers (PPMs) and Domain Program Managers (DPMs) to strengthen program management practices and share best practices