• You have 10+ years of experience in technical program management, in software development, within the technology, telecommunications, or gaming industry
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• You have a technical background with the ability to understand and discuss software architecture, APIs, and system integrations
• You have experience leading complex programs and delivering technical solutions across multiple project teams; you are proficient in project planning tools and methodology

Desirable

• We are looking for an experienced and motivated Staff Technical Program Manager to lead engineering partnerships with TV Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Telecommunication (Telco) companies, and gaming partners
• You will play an important part in coordinating engineering efforts between our internal core engineering teams and our strategic external partners to deliver solutions and integrations
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to understand product roadmaps, technical requirements, and integration points for partner engagements
• Work with external partners (OEMs, Telcos, Gaming) to understand dependencies and deliverables and to hold them accountable for timelines
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines for engineering partnerships, ensuring successful execution and delivery of commitments
• Coordinate efforts across all engineering teams, product management, quality, and other relevant teams to achieve synchronized delivery for partnership goals
• Find and address risks and dependencies associated with partner engagements, addressing potential roadblocks to ensure project success
• Facilitate regular communication and status updates with partners at all levels, both internally and externally, to ensure transparency and alignment
• Lead the execution of programs and teams, overseeing progress on release plans across multiple engineering initiatives
• Collaborate with both internal and external game development teams to ensure seamless integration of gaming experiences with the Crunchyroll platform
• Manage multiple complex technical projects concurrently
• As Scrum Master, facilitate Agile ceremonies (using either Scrum or Kanban methodologies), including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• The Program Management Organization is a distributed team responsible for coordinating programs for Crunchyroll
• We use Agile methodologies in our organization, promote process improvements, and lead cross-team communications
• With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the team works tirelessly to deliver and maintain Crunchyroll's position as the leading provider of anime and manga content worldwide
• You will report through the PMO organization, but will partner with the Partnerships team
• In the role of Staff Technical Program Manager, you will report to the Principal Technical Program Manager