Philo

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Philo$185K — $230K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in technical program management, leading complex software programs end-to-end
  • Experience in consumer tech with multi-platform product shipping
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
  • Proven coordination across multiple engineering domains in uncertain environments
  • Detail-oriented in documentation and process management
  • Ability to work as an individual contributor in a lean setup
  • Familiarity with project tracking tools like Jira or Notion
  • Background in streaming or subscription consumer products

Responsibilities

  • Manage 5-8 multi-platform rollout projects simultaneously
  • Drive end-to-end program execution from scoping to post-launch analysis
  • Create and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones and dependencies
  • Identify and resolve blockers early across domain teams
  • Document decisions and track actions in Notion for accountability
  • Lead program meetings for coordination and project updates
  • Present program status in planning meetings and other relevant forums

Benefits

  • Full health, dental and vision coverage for employees and families
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible working hours
  • Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
  • $2,000 annual vacation bonus
  • $5,250 for professional development
  • $1,250 for home office setup during the first year
  • $500/month bonus for in-office work with commuter benefits
  • Free Gympass subscription
  • Dog-friendly office environment
  • And more!
Full Job Description
The Role

We're looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end execution of multi-platform technical programs at Philo. This is a hands-on execution role - you'll be embedded in the product development process, working daily with Product Managers, engineering domain leads, and QA to coordinate rollouts, enforce process standards, and keep complex cross-team programs on track.

A large part of this role is about bringing structure to work that doesn't have it yet. Philo ships features across a lot of surfaces: web, iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung, Vizio, and more. Getting a feature from its first platform to the rest of the lineup requires careful dependency management, clear communication, and someone who can hold teams accountable without being a bottleneck. That's you!

You'll report to the Head of Program Management and work closely with the Head of Product and Engineering and Business leadership.

Responsibilities

Program Execution
  • Own 5-8 active multi-platform rollouts at any given time (e.g., a new feature that was already proven on Roku now being rolled out to web, iOS, and Android; or billing flow changes across all distribution platforms)
  • Drive programs end-to-end: scoping, requirements, technical design coordination, implementation tracking, testing, launch, and post-launch retro
  • Build and maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, and dependency maps across engineering domains
  • Track sprint and marathon commitments across domain teams; surface blockers early and drive resolution
  • Document decisions, action items, and outcomes in Notion; track action items through to completion
  • Lead program-level meetings including kickoffs and cross-team syncs
  • Present program progress in planning meetings and other forums as needed


Cross-Domain Coordination
  • Coordinate work across Philo's engineering domain teams on complex multi-domain programs
  • Ensure platform-specific requirements are captured and that no surface gets left behind
  • Partner with domain leads on what is being prioritized each cycle; identify resource gaps and bottlenecks early
  • Coordinate with QA as part of the standard rollout process; testing coordination is part of the job


Process Standards
  • Review PRD quality for complex cross-platform and cross-domain projects; flag missing requirements before they surface in implementation
  • Identify opportunities for better definition or optimization in the development planning process, run quarterly retros on the process, and work with leadership to implement recommended changes
  • Complete process administration milestones, e.g., setting up the project database for a new quarter and communicating it out
  • Support Philo's Product Managers with tactical execution, ensuring teams are following established process and that the Project Tracker is consistently accurate
  • Build repeatable mechanisms for planning, dependency management, readiness checks, and executive visibility - bring structure without unnecessary process overhead


Stakeholder Partnership
  • Partner daily with the Head of Product and his PMs on what needs coordination; own how that coordination happens
  • Coordinate with Engineering leadership on resourcing and launch timelines
  • Escalate to the Head of Program Management when blockers cannot be resolved at the program level
  • Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders


Qualifications

Required
  • 10+ years of technical program management experience, with a track record of owning complex, multi-team software programs end-to-end
  • Experience at a consumer technology company shipping products across multiple platforms or surfaces (mobile, web, connected TV, or similar)
  • Strong grasp of software development lifecycle: you can engage meaningfully with engineers on technical approach, understand system-level tradeoffs, and facilitate design discussions
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple engineering domains simultaneously, managing dependencies and keeping programs moving in ambiguous environments
  • Disciplined about documentation and process- you make things findable, traceable, and repeatable
  • Comfortable operating as an individual contributor in a lean organization where you own execution, not just coordination
  • Experience with Jira, Notion, or similar project tracking and documentation tools
  • Background in streaming or subscription consumer products


Preferred
  • Familiarity with multi-platform distribution environments (Apple, Google, Roku, Amazon, or similar)
  • Experience in a startup or scale-up environment where the program management function was still being built out


What we're NOT looking for:
  • Someone who works best in a large team or heavy process infrastructure to be effective
  • A project coordinator who tracks status without influencing outcomes
  • Someone who conflates program management with Jira administration


Status: Full-time
Location: San Francisco, CA, Brooklyn, NY, Cambridge, MA, or remote within the U.S.
Compensation: Includes annual salary, company stock options, and health benefits. Salary is determined by experience and location:
  • San Francisco, New York City: $195K - $230K
  • Boston, DC Metro, Los Angeles, Seattle: $185K - $230K
  • Denver, Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Sacramento, Chicago: $175K - $210K
  • Texas, Florida: $165K - $200K

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. Philo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that everyone does their best work when they are supported by each other and the company, and we offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Philo team is happy and healthy. Here is a sampling of the benefits we offer our team:
  • Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
  • $2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
  • $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
  • $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
  • $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
  • Free Gympass subscription - an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps
  • Dog-friendly office
  • And much more!

About Philo

Philo is an American internet television company that offers live TV, on-demand, and DVR capabilities. It is a subscription-based service that allows users to watch live TV channels, as well as record and pause live TV. Philo offers a variety of channels, including entertainment, lifestyle, and news channels. The company was founded in 2009 by Andrew McCollum and Bryan Trussel. Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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2010

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