Tailscale

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Program Manager @ Tailscale

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Role Description

We're seeking a talented and motivated full-time Program Manager to join our team. This is a tactical, implementation-focused role, hands-on in shaping how EPD (Engineering, Product & Design) operates, works together, and stays productive:

Building and refining the processes and rhythms that keep the org running. Driving improvement initiatives over time. Owning the processes behind EPD's operational health. Helping the team understand trends and spot where improvements are needed.

Because we're an early-stage and fully remote company, we're looking for an individual who can work independently to align the teams involved in building the product. A deep understanding of the technical engineering space is essential to being effective and credible in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Own the processes for bug tracking, incidents, reliability, and escalations, and continuously improve them to drive efficiency and progress toward EPD's operational health goals. Spot trends across operational health data and translate them into clear insights on how EPD is doing and where improvement is needed. Build dashboards and reports in tools like Jira and Snowflake that give EPD and the broader company visibility into operational health and progress. Turn data into a clear story: what it's telling us, why it matters, and what needs to change, then design and implement the process changes to act on it. Identify process gaps with EPD and proactively develop just the right amount of process to fill the gap: not too much, not too little. Support planning activities and project tracking processes, helping keep them running smoothly and consistently across EPD. Help run project status reviews, leadership roadmap reviews, and priority reviews, making sure the right information is ready and the right people are in the room. Connect the dots across systems, processes, and teams, spotting where disconnected efforts overlap, conflict, or could be simplified, and acting on it. Jump in on whatever initiative pops up in EPD that needs support, structure, or someone to help carry it forward. Handle project retrospectives involving participants and stakeholders to understand what went well and what should be adjusted in future project work. Seek opportunities to bring about ongoing improvement and simplification in business operating procedures and practices, leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Experience as a Program Manager or Technical Program Manager (TPM), coordinating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, particularly experience working closely within Engineering and with Product. Experience as a Program/Technical Program Manager in a remote startup environment. A deep, working understanding of the technical engineering space, including how engineering teams operate day to day, common workflows and tooling, and where technical and process friction tend to show up. Experience owning operational health processes, such as bug tracking, incidents, reliability, or escalations, and using them to drive measurable efficiency gains. Strong data skills, including building dashboards and reports in tools like Jira and Snowflake, and a solid understanding of how to read and interpret data. Ability to spot trends in data and translate them into a clear story: what's happening, why it matters, and what should change. Experience supporting planning cycles, project tracking, and recurring reviews, such as project status reviews or leadership roadmap and priority reviews. A comfort level with ambiguity and undefined deliverables. A tactical, execution-first orientation: you're energized by hands-on implementation and getting things done. Experience working with Engineering, Product, and Design leadership, understanding their motivations and priorities. Ability to give and process constructive feedback, as well as work independently. Ability to communicate openly, supporting and championing innovation and inclusivity. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools, such as Jira, Notion, and GitHub. Familiarity with technical solutions, engineering practices, and the security and engineering lifecycle.

Requirements

US Pay Range: $114,000 — $143,000 USD

Benefits

An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. A competitive total compensation package, including base salary, equity incentive plan, and variable commission. Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period for health, vision, dental, and more. Remote first company with virtual and in-person social events. Employer-funded retirement contributions, matching dollar-for-dollar up to a maximum annual contribution. Opportunities for personal and professional development with $1500 USD annually for professional development. Flexible, paid time off program supporting work-life integration. A build-your-own home office setup with a company-owned laptop and workstation customization budget. Paid parental leave program with top-ups for birthing and non-birthing parents.

Skills

program managementtechnical program managementbug trackingdata analysisjirasnowflakeagile methodologies

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