Marqeta is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager for the Data Platform. In this role, you will drive and report on a portfolio of transformational programs to modernize our online services, focusing on the evolution of our data platform. You will oversee engineering work to keep our services secure, compliant, reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient.
What You'll Do
- Provide excellent technical program management for a portfolio of programs and projects delivering Marqeta's online services.
- Oversee engineering work to evolve our constellation of data platform services.
- Develop and leverage strong partnerships for transformation while remaining agile to changing business needs.
- Proactively work with key stakeholders to identify the highest priority initiatives.
- Define and execute communication plans to report on each program across multiple stakeholders, including creating executive-ready reporting.
- Manage risks, schedules, and blockers, facilitating problem-solving for the team.
- Validate assumptions, define success metrics, and use data to drive strategic improvements.
- Suggest improvements to TPM standards to enhance PMO service quality.
- Use scrum and agile practices to boost initiative delivery across engineering teams.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in large-scale data services, including technologies like Airflow, Snowflake, Kafka, and Change Data Capture platforms.
- 5+ years experience managing technical programs or projects involving the engineering, delivery, and operations of online services.
- Proficient in agile software development practices.
- Familiarity with modern cloud-based services technologies.
- Understanding of modern SSDLC practices, including security vulnerability categories and remediation.
- Knowledge of fundamental modern practices for ongoing delivery of high-availability online services.
- 5+ years of technical program management experience.
- Strong communicator, able to work independently across time zones.
- Skilled at navigating ambiguity and seeing the big picture to drive success.
- Confident in working with diverse teams, including executive sponsors.
- Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
- Pragmatic problem-solver, resourceful, and action-oriented.
- Change agent with a focus on progress over perfection.
Nice to Have
- Experience in electronic payments and accounting systems.
- 2+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent training.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM degree.
- AI/ML experience or expertise.
- Jira expertise.
- Project management (PMP) certification.
- Experience in high-growth companies.
Technical Stack
- Airflow
- Snowflake
- Kafka
- Change Data Capture platforms
Team & Environment
This position is part of Marqeta's Technology and AI division, reporting to Paul Klemond, Senior Director of Technical Program Management.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: National: $114,200 - $142,700; Premium: $123,600 - $154,500; Premium Plus: $134,300 - $167,900.
- Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Multiple health insurance options.
- Flexible time off.
- Retirement savings program with company contribution and after-tax contributions.
- Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave.
- Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice.
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model.
- Annual 'development dollars' to support our people growth and development.
- Flex First policy allowing you to choose your best working environment.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in Toronto, Canada; Vancouver, Canada; and the United States.
Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
