Uber

Staff Program Manager, Tech

Uber$388K — $466K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, or related field
  • 8 years of progressive experience in a related field or job
  • Experience with AI enablement initiatives
  • Proficient in process optimization and operational excellence
  • Skills in project and program management for tech implementations
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities
  • Knowledge of Scrum, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute GenAI Adoption Roadmap for Enterprise Applications
  • Lead planning and execution of cross-functional AI initiatives
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align requirements and priorities
  • Establish frameworks for success focusing on value delivery
  • Develop and track KPIs for GenAI program effectiveness
  • Optimize processes to improve operational efficiency and delivery outcomes
  • Drive change management and strategic communications

Benefits

  • Participate in Uber's bonus program
  • Eligible for various other forms of compensation
  • Flexible telecommuting options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the role and team

Leading in a high-growth environment means setting direction in motion, not waiting for perfect conditions. As a Staff Technical Program Manager, you will drive structure and coordination for large-scale, complex engineering initiatives that power the bedrock of the platform-from core service layers to data infrastructure that supports millions of real-time transactions. This role is about navigating the reality of modernizing critical products and security frameworks while the business moves at high velocity.

You will be a strategic operator and cross-functional influencer, owning the end-to-end lifecycle of technical programs that span Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Legal. You will make data-driven decisions on prioritization, manage complex dependencies, and impact global reliability and data privacy. We are looking for a professional who can solve architectural puzzles and elevate technical program management standards across a global organization.

Rate of Pay: $388,918 to $466,702 per Year

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
What you'll do
  • Define and execute GenAI Adoption Roadmap for Enterprise Applications in close partnership with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders.
  • Lead scoping, foundational planning, and execution of high-visibility, cross-functional programs focused on enabling AI-driven productivity, applying structured program and project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery and organizational readiness.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies to gather requirements, align priorities, and translate strategic objectives into actionable execution plans.
  • Apply technical acumen and strategic program management principles to establish the initial framework for success, focusing on rapid value delivery and organizational change readiness.
  • Develop and track KPIs and success metrics to measure the effectiveness, business value, and organizational impact of GenAI programs, and regularly report insights to leadership.
  • Optimize cross-team processes and workflows to improve operational efficiency, stakeholder alignment, and delivery outcomes for AI-related initiatives.
  • Drive change management and strategic communications, including executive updates, written narratives, and stakeholder reviews, to support organizational adoption and long-term integration of GenAI tools and practices.
  • May telecommute.
Basic Qualifications
  • Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering (Any), Information Systems Management, or related field, followed by eight years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
  • Position requires:
    • Supporting AI enablement initiatives, including foundational planning, stakeholder alignment, governance strategy development, and operational readiness for large-scale technology adoption;
    • Process optimization and operational excellence, including identifying inefficiencies and designing scalable processes to improve delivery, adoption, and organizational effectiveness;
    • Organization management, project management, or program management for technical or security-based implementation;
    • Stakeholder management;
    • Process optimization;
    • Strategic communication;
    • Implementing Scrum, Agile, or Waterfall technologies;
    • Delivery of IT process improvement projects with technology processes and/or major tech companies.


About Uber

Uber Entertainment, Inc. is a privately held video game development company headquartered in beautiful downtown Kirkland, WA. Uber is currently developing Planetary Annihilation, a next generation real time strategy game of epic proportions.

Uber Careers

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29,300 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
-$6.7 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+35.3%
Revenue
$11.1 billion
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