Senior Technical Program Manager, Tinder
$146-180k
2 days a week in office
Swipe-based dating app
Job no longer available
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$146-180k
2 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Operations, or in Agile/Scrum as a Scrum Master
- Strong program management skills with technical and business acumen
- Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical groups
- Willingness to develop domain expertise in the area you operate - TPMs are not expected to write or read code but are expected to understand system flows, block architectures, APIs, and such
- Deep expertise with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and/or Monday.com
- A proactive self-starter, have the ability to take initiative, and learn quickly to drive operational excellence
Desirable
- Knowledge of mobile app development and related technologies
- Previous experience building mobile and web applicationsCSM, PMI-ACP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certifications
- Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools such as Grafana, Mode, or similarPrevious experience partnering and collaborating with Product teams
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems or equivalent experience
What the job involves
- Our Technical Program Managers are pivotal in supporting our Engineering teams by spearheading a diverse array of projects
- These projects focus on investing in our infrastructure and refining our development processes, ensuring both timely delivery and high-quality execution of our product strategies
- This role is crucial in helping the company achieve its broader objectives and enhancing the overall user experience
- We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team
- In this role, you will collaborate closely with Engineering leaders to define and execute initiatives aimed at operational excellence
- You will have the unique opportunity to drive significant improvements, influence our strategic direction, and implement processes that ensure scalability and efficiency across our products
- As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will drive technical programs across various engineering disciplines, align project goals with business objectives, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Partner with Engineering team leads to define scope, coordinate, and track technical programs across the Engineering organization
- Partner across multiple strategic investments in the operation and communication of end-to-end project schedules, (e.g., epics, sprint plans, milestones, timelines, and releases) monitor delivery and release processes, ensuring stakeholder accountability
- Identify opportunities to improve the execution of the organization as a whole, to increase engineering productivity through tools and light-weight processes
- Amplify your impact by educating and mentoring the TPM and Engineering teams on program management best practices
- Manage requirements documentation, milestone mapping, prioritization, and program communicationUse your technical understanding to partner with and influence engineers in delivering solutions
- Communicate clear status to all levels of leadership, including technical status and how it impacts business outcomes
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sing-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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42% female employees
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company values
- We prioritize member safety: At Tinder, our top priority is to build an authentic, equitable, and respectful community
- We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members: The best thing about Tinder is that it caters to lots of differnt people and many different types of interactions
- We encourage authenticity to nurture a trustworthy, collaborative environment: We're honest and open in all we do. Our humanity inspires us to be real with one another and to stay true to who we are, so we can feel confident interacting and collaborating with others
- We never stand still. We're inspired to build for what's next: We must constantly innovate, experiment, and learn. We strive to set a higher standard for our products, our teams, and ourselves. We eagerly seek, accept, and give feedback with cando and kindness so we can continue to grow personally and professionally
- We champion and rally behind big ideas: We empower people to think and act differently, and to be unafraid to have a strong point of view. We’re willing to risk being wrong so that we can figure out what’s right. If we aren’t creating things that make us a little bit uncomfortable, then we likely won’t make a dent in the universe
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
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Founders
Jonathan Badeen
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.
Sean Rad
(Co-Founder)Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.
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