Mercari - Technical Program manager - Agile Methodologies

What Youll Do :

- Drive large-scale technical programs : Own and execute programs from concept to launch, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.

- Drive the companys Big Bets : Partner with executive leadership to define and deliver Phenoms highest-priority strategic programs.

- Orchestrate cross-team collaboration : Align multiple engineering squads and stakeholders on common goals and drive integration points across systems.

- Build for scale and resilience : Work with principal and senior engineers to design solutions that are robust, scalable, and aligned with Phenoms vision.

- Influence without authority : Communicate effectively with senior leadership, engineering, product, design, and business teams to remove roadblocks and accelerate progress.

- Prioritize ruthlessly : Balance competing demands, manage dependencies, anticipate risks, and implement mitigation strategies without compromising quality.

- Raise the bar : Establish and evolve program management best practices and bring a bias for action to the way we build software.

What You Bring :

- 4 to 6 years proven experience driving technical initiatives across multiple engineering teams, ideally in high-scale, product-driven environments.

- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals you dont have to code, but you should know what good engineering looks like.

- Expertise in program/project management including scope definition, risk management, dependency tracking, and release planning.

- Experience operating within Agile environments and delivering iterative value at speed.

- Exceptional communication and storytelling ability capable of influencing across all levels, from engineers to execs.

- Systems thinker : you see the big picture but know how to dive deep when needed.

Nice to Have :

- Familiarity with data-intensive or AI-driven systems.

- Ability to adapt quickly to ambiguity and shifting priorities