Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

 We are looking for a Technical Program Manager with strong coordination and collaboration skills to partner with Engineering teams, Data Science, peer Technical Program Managers and Senior Leadership to drive, execute, track and deliver high impact strategic programs in the Live space. An ideal candidate would be someone who can connect the dots and proactively identify and mitigate risks. 

Scope of the Role

• Drive large cross functional programs in collaboration with Engineering, Product and Data Science. 

• Provide deep domain expertise to form technical strategies with engineering partners.

• Drive engagement with internal partners, work to decompose requirements into technical execution plans with measurable milestones, effectively optimize scope and schedule, manage cross-functional dependencies, and proactively manage risks.

• Craft clear communication of progress toward goals, reporting status to stakeholders and leadership.

Desired Technical Skills

• Systems design, and architecture experience.

• Ability to identify gaps in solutions, debate technical approaches, and see various perspectives.

• Able to provide insights into business, product, and technology tradeoffs.

• Great at adapting solutions to meet short and longer-term needs.

• 6+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Product Manager or Software Engineer. 

Desired Project Management Skills

• Can devise and apply various approaches to the execution of complex initiatives.

• Coordination across many independent tracks of work.

• Risk identification and mitigation.

• Can balance strategic and tactical efforts to identify tradeoffs and the decision framework.

• Detail-oriented, can identify what’s missing in planning and execution of software development, testing, and launch.

Location of work

Our organization has a distributed team across the US. We are considering both candidates who are willing to relocate to Los Gatos, California, and fully remote candidates within the PacificTime zone. The expectation is that candidates will work during core pacific standard time business hours.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000 - $720,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.