Technical Program Manager, Genies
$190-230k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
AI avatar technology company
Job no longer available
AI avatar technology company
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$190-230k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To unlock a more authentic type of human expression, enabling people to be more comfortable with their true selves in the digital world.
Role
Who you are
- This is a high-visibility role with a broad area of ownership, requiring strong leadership and collaboration skills combined with product sense and technical expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Masters degree in Computer Science or related field is a bonus
- Minimum 5 years of experience in technical program management, preferably within a consumer tech, gaming, platform or developer tools environment
- Strong technical acumen with a deep understanding of software development, platform engineering, and developer tools
- Proven experience managing large-scale, complex technical projects with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
What the job involves
- Genies is looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Developer Platform Team
- In this role, the TPM will oversee the various stages of product development from planning, to implementation and deployment
- The role reports to the Director of Engineering
- Lead and manage complex technical projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals
- Serve as a technical liaison, translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and ensuring alignment across teams
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and other cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
- Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and resolving issues as they arise
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders
- Ensure that all projects adhere to established standards and best practices, and meet performance and quality benchmarks
- Continuously improve project management processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Our take
Genies is a leading avatar company, bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. With the number of users in the digital space growing exponentially, Genies' goal is to help people more accurately depict themselves online.
While avatars have been around for a while, Genies provides users with greater customisation options. For example, thanks to a partnership with Gucci, users can now buy digital designer clothing for their avatars.
The fact that Fortnite sold $1B in avatar skins in one year alone highlights how popular avatars still are in the gaming and entertainment industry. Genies has raised nearly $270M in funding and hopes to capitalise on this opportunity moving forward.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Apr 2022
$150m
SERIES C
May 2021
$65m
SERIES B
Total funding: $255.3m
Company benefits
- You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
- You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy
- You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance
- Competitive salaries and 401K program for all full time employees
- Flexible paid time off, sick time, monthly mental health days and paid company holidays; in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees
- Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement
- Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!
- Choice of MacBook or windows laptop
Company HQ
Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Akash Nigam
(Founder & CEO)CEO and founder at Blend, then co-founded Genies in 2017 - has been CEO since. General Partner and Founder at Humans since 2020.
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