Strong technical fluency to engage with engineers and contribute to discussions
Experience in managing multi-team, cross-functional programs in B2B SaaS or enterprise environments
Proven ability to coordinate distributed teams across time zones, particularly with US stakeholders
Strong Scrum practitioner with the ability to manage the full sprint lifecycle
Proficiency in both English and Chinese is required.
Responsibilities
Drive cross-functional programs from scoping to launch.
Define milestones, manage timelines, and track dependencies.
Unblock teams and escalate risks proactively.
Translate between engineering and business stakeholders for effective communication.
Understand technical trade-offs for informed prioritization.
Run planning ceremonies and maintain program documentation.
Be the single point of contact for program-level queries and communicate updates to leadership.
Benefits
Meaningful Ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Access to cutting-edge AI tools for maximizing productivity.
Top-spec laptops and high-performance workstations provided to new hires.
A fast-paced, product-driven work environment that values employee input.
Regular team events and a culture focused on craftsmanship and ownership.
Full Job Description
What you will do
Execution & Delivery - Drive cross-functional programs from scoping to launch - Define milestones, manage timelines, track dependencies - Unblock teams and escalate risks proactively
Technical Coordination - Translate between engineering and business stakeholders - Understand technical trade-offs to make informed prioritization calls - Own technical roadmaps and release plans
Process & Communication - Run planning ceremonies (kickoffs, reviews, retrospectives) - Maintain status updates and program documentation - Ensure alignment across eng, product, design, and leadership
Risk Management - Identify and mitigate schedule, scope, and technical risks early - Track open issues and drive them to resolution
Stakeholder Management - Be the single point of contact for program-level questions - Communicate upward to leadership on health/status
Skills, qualifications and experience we look for
Strong technical fluency - must be able to engage with engineers, read architecture proposals, and contribute meaningfully to scope and tradeoff discussions
Experience managing multi-team, cross-functional programs in B2B SaaS or enterprise software environments
Proven ability to coordinate distributed teams across time zones Based in the US - real-time collaboration with US Product, Engineering, Sales, and Legal is required
Strong Scrum practitioner - must be able to run sprints end-to-end (sprint planning, backlog grooming, story pointing, standups, retros) and hold engineering teams accountable to velocity and delivery commitments
Proficiency in both English/Chinese is required
What we offer
Meaningful Ownership An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud's long-term success.
Competitive Compensation $135K-$175K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
High-Impact Environment Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity.
Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.
Best-in-Class Equipment Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires.
Team & Culture Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.
