Staff Technical Program Manager

MongoDB
Full-timeEngineering managementDublin, Ireland · Remote within Ireland
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Technologies & skills

Primary technologies

Cloud & infrastructure

What you'll be doing

Lead mission-critical, cross-functional technical programs for MongoDB, partnering with Engineering, Product, Design, Marketing, and Analytics. Drive data-driven experiments, deliver features, own executive communication, and mentor junior TPMs. Requires deep experience in software, cloud, and program management.

  • Drive engineering programs forward using technical acumen and analytical skills
  • Design, maintain, and improve processes and tools for program delivery
  • Build strategic partnerships with Product and Engineering stakeholders
  • Recognize patterns in information and take action
  • Expand knowledge into new domains as needed
  • Act as a mentor to junior Technical Program Managers
  • Own executive-level communication related to programs

Key requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years experience in engineering organizations leading complex cross-functional technical programs
  • 10 years software development background with cloud storage and compute products
  • Experience with Service Oriented Architecture and Cloud Infrastructure
  • Ability to influence technical discussions and summarize outcomes
  • Strong communication skills across diverse stakeholders
  • Experience coordinating multiple independent work streams
  • Experience with project tracking software (e.g. Jira, Rally, MS Project)
  • Familiarity with MongoDB or comparable technology

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in business automation (e.g. scripting in Python, Google Apps Script, Slack)

Experience: 15+ years in engineering organizations leading technical programs; 10 years software development background with cloud storage and compute products

Role signals

Technical focus
program management, cloud infrastructure, software development
Leadership
Mentoring
Architecture / system design
Indicated in the listing
Hands-on vs management
Hands-on

Full job description

As a Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, you will partner with key Engineering, Product, Product Design, Marketing, and Analytics stakeholders to conduct data-driven experiments and deliver features for MongoDB. As a seasoned program leader, you will be responsible for one of our most mission-critical programs this fiscal year, and own executive level communication related to the program.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Dublin for our hybrid working model, or remote within Ireland.

The right candidate for this role will be:

  • Experienced with 15+ years of working in an engineering organization leading complex cross-functional technical programs

  • Experienced with 10 years of Software development background, with Cloud storage and compute products

  • Experience with Service Oriented Architecture and Cloud Infrastructure

  • Able to leverage their knowledge and experience to influence technical discussions, summarizing outcomes and next steps

  • Skilled at communicating across a diverse set of engineers and stakeholders

  • Hyper-organized and capable of coordinating across multiple independent work streams and organizations

  • A role model for effective execution practices, driven by an attuned sense of priority and urgency

  • Able to leverage their experience in program delivery to influence improvements to our tools, operations, and architecture

  • Trained in working with project tracking software (e.g. Jira, Rally, MS Project)

  • Familiar with MongoDB or a comparable technology

  • Interested in business automation work such as scripting in Python, Google Apps Script and Slack

Position Expectations:

  • Leverage technical acumen and analytical skills to drive engineering programs forward and maximize business value delivery

  • Recognize patterns in a sea of information and take action accordingly

  • Design, maintain, and improve the processes and tools that power program delivery

  • Build strategic partnerships with Product and Engineering stakeholders

  • Expand knowledge into new domains as called upon

  • Act as a mentor to junior TPMs and lead by example

  • Embody MongoDB's core values* *and leadership principles

About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.

Req ID: 3263275656

Interview prep pack

Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.

Your interview focus

You will be assessed on your ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical programs in cloud infrastructure and storage, communicate with diverse stakeholders, drive program delivery, and mentor others. Deep experience in software development, cloud, and program management tools is essential.

  • Cross-functional program leadership·High
  • Cloud infrastructure & storage expertise·High
  • Executive-level communication·High
  • Process & tool improvement·High

Only have 30 minutes?

Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.

Start 30-minute prep

Your 30-minute plan

  1. Review Cross-Functional Program Leadership Examples

    0–10 min

    Recall and outline 2-3 impactful programs you led, focusing on scope, challenges, and outcomes.

  2. Refresh Cloud Infrastructure & SOA Knowledge

    10–16 min

    Review key concepts and recent trends in cloud storage, compute, and service-oriented architecture.

  3. Summarize Experience with Program Tools & Automation

    16–24 min

    List your experience with Jira, Rally, MS Project, and scripting tools, noting improvements or efficiencies delivered.

  4. Align with MongoDB Values & Prepare Questions

    24–30 min

    Read MongoDB’s values and leadership principles, and prepare thoughtful questions for the interview.

Likely questions

, 8 items

Priority reflects how strongly this topic is emphasised in the job listing, not whether it will be asked.

Talking points

, 6 items
  • Leading Cross-Functional Technical Programs

    You will own mission-critical programs and must coordinate across engineering, product, design, and analytics teams.

  • Cloud Storage and Compute

    A decade of experience in cloud storage and compute is required, as the programs involve these technologies.

  • Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

    Experience with SOA is needed to manage and influence technical discussions on architecture.

  • Program Delivery Tools (Jira, Rally, MS Project)

    You are expected to be proficient in project tracking software to design and improve delivery processes.

  • Executive and Stakeholder Communication

    You will summarize outcomes, influence decisions, and communicate at the executive level.

  • Business Automation and Scripting

    Interest or experience in scripting (Python, Google Apps Script, Slack) is valued for automating business processes.

What to research

, 4 items
  • Leading Mission-Critical, Cross-Functional Programs

    Expect deep questions on how you have managed and delivered large, complex programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders.

  • Cloud Storage and Compute Expertise

    Be ready to discuss your technical background and decision-making in cloud storage and compute, as this is a core requirement.

  • Executive-Level Communication and Influence

    Prepare to demonstrate how you communicate with and influence executives and diverse stakeholders, as this is central to the role.

  • Mentoring and Leading TPMs

    You will likely be asked about your approach to mentoring and leading by example, given the emphasis on this responsibility.

Questions to ask

, 6 items
  1. What are the most mission-critical programs for the team this year?

    Why ask this? Clarifies the scope and impact of your responsibilities.

  2. How does the team currently collaborate across engineering, product, and analytics?

    Why ask this? Reveals cross-functional dynamics and communication practices.

  3. What tools and processes are in place for program delivery and tracking?

    Why ask this? Helps you understand the technical environment and expectations.

  4. How is success measured for technical program managers at MongoDB?

    Why ask this? Shows what outcomes and behaviors are valued.

  5. What opportunities exist for mentoring or developing junior TPMs?

    Why ask this? Indicates leadership and growth opportunities.

  6. How does the company support continuous learning and expansion into new domains?

    Why ask this? Assesses support for professional development.

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