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Join the team as Twilio’s next Technical Program Manager.

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a global company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business.

About the job

This position is needed to work within our R&D to lead our cross-functional initiatives from conception to launch. You are proactive in working within R&D to create program vision and roadmap, developing and following through on program plans. Acting as the hub in a world of spokes, with technical aptitude and an product mindset, you will lead teams’ collaboration and deftly identify dependencies and risks, resolve blockers, make use of metrics to improve delivery, track and report progress, and leverage best practices to ensure predictable and timely delivery of our programs.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Drive strategic cross-functional planning, leading discovery and prioritization by closely partnering with product managers, engineering leads and stakeholders  to develop program plans, including roadmap, dependency identifications and resourcing plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to help make key decisions, remove obstacles, and address key program issues
• Identify and manage risks to closure through data-driven approaches by applying both technical and business judgment.
• Contribute to the definition, development and tracking of our goals and priorities.
• Establish and drive adoption of program frameworks, tools and best practices.
• Help be an agent of change as we strengthen our Technical Program Management across the organization.
• A true servant-leader, there to help the teams do their best work.
• Open to learning from others, humble, willing to experiment and try new ways of working.

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• 5-7 years experience in technical program management, project management.
• Degree in computer science or similar degree. 
• Structure and lead complex cross-functional programs for product and cross-company initiatives. Must be able to effectively plan, organize and drive projects to completion,
• Drive towards continuous improvement through analyzing data and inspect & adapt practices to work with agile teams to improve program delivery.
• Support the transparency and communication of the health and progress of an overall program that you are coordinating. Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.  
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly accountable with a demonstrated ability to think strategically.
• Gather and analyze large amounts of information quickly in order to problem solve and drive decision-making effectively
• Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and ownership to drive solutions and tasks to completion

Desired:

• Experience in the Telecom Industry is a plus.
• Experience in B2B software company, PaaS is a plus.

Location

This role is remote and based in Estonia. 

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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