Principal Technical Program Manager

Rippling invites applications for a Principal Technical Program Manager based in San Francisco, CA. This full-time position delivers an outstanding chance to guide high-stakes technical efforts within a collaborative setting.

Position Summary

The Principal Technical Program Manager at Rippling in San Francisco, CA serves as a senior leader responsible for steering intricate technical programs that span multiple teams and functions. You will translate strategic vision into executable roadmaps, champion rigorous program governance, and ensure that complex engineering workstreams reach successful outcomes. This role demands a blend of deep technical fluency and exceptional orchestration skills, positioning you as the central point of accountability for program health, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence. Ideal for professionals exploring Principal Technical Program Manager opportunities in San Francisco, CA, the role emphasizes proactive problem-solving and influence without direct authority.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle management of major technical programs, from initiation and scoping through release and post-launch review
• Partner closely with engineering, product, and design leaders to define priorities, resolve dependencies, and maintain delivery cadence
• Surface risks early, quantify their impact, and implement mitigation plans that keep initiatives on track
• Drive clear, consistent status reporting and decision frameworks that equip executives and contributors alike
• Facilitate cross-team workshops, design reviews, and program ceremonies that foster shared ownership and rapid progress
• Continuously refine program processes, tooling, and metrics to elevate overall organizational effectiveness

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise leading large-scale technical programs in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments
• Solid technical foundation enabling fluent collaboration with software engineers on architecture and system design topics
• Exceptional ability to influence and align diverse groups without formal hierarchical authority
• Mastery of program management practices including dependency mapping, risk registers, and milestone tracking
• Superior written and verbal communication skills tailored to both technical and executive audiences
• Proven critical thinking and adaptability when navigating ambiguity or shifting business needs

Working at Rippling

Rippling is hiring for this Principal Technical Program Manager role in San Francisco, CA and offers a supportive team environment.

Next Steps

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