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Senior Technical Program Manager role owning end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-platform product and infrastructure rollouts at Philo, a live and on-demand TV streaming company. You'll bring structure and execution rigor across Product, Engineering, and business teams to ship features across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms. Standout perk: a $2,000 annual vacation bonus (they pay you to take two weeks off).
Key skills
Technical program management (10+ years)Cross-functional stakeholder managementMulti-platform product rollout coordination (web, iOS, Android, CTV)Dependency management and milestone/schedule planningSoftware development lifecycle (SDLC) understandingRequirements scoping and PRD reviewJiraNotionLaunch planning, testing coordination, and retrospectives
Salary not listed — comparable US Senior Technical Program Manager roles in NYC/SF typically pay around $160k–$220k base, often plus equity/benefits.
You'll thrive here if you can drive ambiguous, multi-team software programs end-to-end and keep multiple platform rollouts moving with clear dependencies, accountability, and lightweight process.
Why apply
- $2,000 annual vacation bonus
- Stock options and full family healthcare
- Home office + TV stipend
At Philo, we’re a group of technology and product people who set out to build the future of television, marrying the best in modern technology with the most compelling medium ever invented — in short, we’re building the TV experience that we’ve always wanted for ourselves. In practice this means leveraging cloud delivery, modern tech stacks, machine learning, and hand-crafted native app experiences on all of our platforms. About the Program Management team
Philo's Program Management team is the connective tissue that makes our most complex technical and product initiatives actually land. We're a small, high-leverage function within Business Operations, built to bring structure and execution rigor to cross-functional work that cuts across Product, Engineering, and the business.
The team is led by the Head of Program Management, who reports to our COO and partners closely with our Head of Product and Engineering leadership. We own the portfolio of major programs across the company — things like platform feature rollouts across six distribution surfaces, billing infrastructure changes, and new product launches — and we make sure the right people are coordinating, dependencies are tracked, and delivery doesn't fall through the cracks.
The Program Management team at Philo is in growth mode— we've proven the model works, and now we're adding our first Senior Technical Program Manager to scale what we can take on. We're looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end execution of multi-platform technical programs at Philo. A large part of this role is about bringing structure to work that doesn't have it yet. Philo ships features across a lot of surfaces: web, iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung, Vizio, and more. Getting a feature from its first platform to the rest of the lineup requires careful dependency management, clear communication, and someone who can hold teams accountable without being a bottleneck. You'll report to the Head of Program Management and work closely with the Head of Product and Engineering and Business leadership.
Own 5-8 active multi-platform rollouts at any given time (e.g., a new feature that was already proven on Roku now being rolled out to web, iOS, and Android; or billing flow changes across all distribution platforms)
Drive programs end-to-end: scoping, requirements, technical design coordination, implementation tracking, testing, launch, and post-launch retro
Build and maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, and dependency maps across engineering domains
Document decisions, action items, and outcomes in Notion; Present program progress in planning meetings and other forums as needed
Ensure platform-specific requirements are captured and that no surface gets left behind
Review PRD quality for complex cross-platform and cross-domain projects; flag missing requirements before they surface in implementation
Identify opportunities for better definition or optimization in the development planning process, run quarterly retros on the process, and work with leadership to implement recommended changes
setting up the project database for a new quarter and communicating it out
Support Philo's Product Managers with tactical execution, ensuring teams are following established process and that the Project Tracker is consistently accurate
Build repeatable mechanisms for planning, dependency management, readiness checks, and executive visibility — bring structure without unnecessary process overhead
Stakeholder Partnership
Escalate to the Head of Program Management when blockers cannot be resolved at the program level
10+ years of technical program management experience, with a track record of owning complex, multi-team software programs end-to-end
Experience at a consumer technology company shipping products across multiple platforms or surfaces (mobile, web, connected TV, or similar)
Strong grasp of software development lifecycle: you can engage meaningfully with engineers on technical approach, understand system-level tradeoffs, and facilitate design discussions
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple engineering domains simultaneously, managing dependencies and keeping programs moving in ambiguous environments
Experience with Jira, Notion, or similar project tracking and documentation tools
Familiarity with multi-platform distribution environments (Apple, Google, Roku, Amazon, or similar)
Experience in a startup or scale-up environment where the program management function was still being built out
A project coordinator who tracks status without influencing outcomes
Someone who conflates program management with Jira administration
We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion, with transparency and openness as fundamental parts of our culture.
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV. Philo offers 70+ top-rated networks streaming live and on-demand, including AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HISTORY, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, We TV, and more. Stream on up to three devices simultaneously, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or TV using Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, or Chromecast.
Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Cambridge, MA. Status: Full-time
Flexible working hours
2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
$1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
$500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
Free Gympass subscription — an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps
Dog-friendly office
For California Residents: Philo’s CCPA Notice at Collection - Employees, Applicants, Owners, Directors, Officers and Contractors
Philo's Program Management team is the connective tissue that makes our most complex technical and product initiatives actually land. We're a small, high-leverage function within Business Operations, built to bring structure and execution rigor to cross-functional work that cuts across Product, Engineering, and the business.
The team is led by the Head of Program Management, who reports to our COO and partners closely with our Head of Product and Engineering leadership. We own the portfolio of major programs across the company — things like platform feature rollouts across six distribution surfaces, billing infrastructure changes, and new product launches — and we make sure the right people are coordinating, dependencies are tracked, and delivery doesn't fall through the cracks.
The Program Management team at Philo is in growth mode— we've proven the model works, and now we're adding our first Senior Technical Program Manager to scale what we can take on. We're looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end execution of multi-platform technical programs at Philo. A large part of this role is about bringing structure to work that doesn't have it yet. Philo ships features across a lot of surfaces: web, iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung, Vizio, and more. Getting a feature from its first platform to the rest of the lineup requires careful dependency management, clear communication, and someone who can hold teams accountable without being a bottleneck. You'll report to the Head of Program Management and work closely with the Head of Product and Engineering and Business leadership.
Own 5-8 active multi-platform rollouts at any given time (e.g., a new feature that was already proven on Roku now being rolled out to web, iOS, and Android; or billing flow changes across all distribution platforms)
Drive programs end-to-end: scoping, requirements, technical design coordination, implementation tracking, testing, launch, and post-launch retro
Build and maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, and dependency maps across engineering domains
Document decisions, action items, and outcomes in Notion; Present program progress in planning meetings and other forums as needed
Ensure platform-specific requirements are captured and that no surface gets left behind
Review PRD quality for complex cross-platform and cross-domain projects; flag missing requirements before they surface in implementation
Identify opportunities for better definition or optimization in the development planning process, run quarterly retros on the process, and work with leadership to implement recommended changes
setting up the project database for a new quarter and communicating it out
Support Philo's Product Managers with tactical execution, ensuring teams are following established process and that the Project Tracker is consistently accurate
Build repeatable mechanisms for planning, dependency management, readiness checks, and executive visibility — bring structure without unnecessary process overhead
Stakeholder Partnership
Escalate to the Head of Program Management when blockers cannot be resolved at the program level
10+ years of technical program management experience, with a track record of owning complex, multi-team software programs end-to-end
Experience at a consumer technology company shipping products across multiple platforms or surfaces (mobile, web, connected TV, or similar)
Strong grasp of software development lifecycle: you can engage meaningfully with engineers on technical approach, understand system-level tradeoffs, and facilitate design discussions
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple engineering domains simultaneously, managing dependencies and keeping programs moving in ambiguous environments
Experience with Jira, Notion, or similar project tracking and documentation tools
Familiarity with multi-platform distribution environments (Apple, Google, Roku, Amazon, or similar)
Experience in a startup or scale-up environment where the program management function was still being built out
A project coordinator who tracks status without influencing outcomes
Someone who conflates program management with Jira administration
We value pragmatism, pride in our work, and passion, with transparency and openness as fundamental parts of our culture.
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we grow the Philo team and shape the future of TV. Philo offers 70+ top-rated networks streaming live and on-demand, including AMC, BET, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HISTORY, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, VH1, We TV, and more. Stream on up to three devices simultaneously, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or TV using Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, or Chromecast.
Philo is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Cambridge, MA. Status: Full-time
Location
San Francisco, CA, Brooklyn, NY, Cambridge, MA, or remote within the U.Includes annual salary, company stock options, and health benefits. Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your familyFlexible working hours
2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
$1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
$500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
Free Gympass subscription — an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps
Dog-friendly office
For California Residents: Philo’s CCPA Notice at Collection - Employees, Applicants, Owners, Directors, Officers and Contractors