Director Technical Program Manager
GEICO, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Overview
At GEICO , we offer a rewarding career where ambitions meet endless possibilities. We honor our iconic brand by providing quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through innovation to exceed customer expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join, you should feel valued, supported and proud to work here. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.
Role Director Technical Program Manager
acts as a strategic partner and force multiplier for the organization’s leadership by managing priorities, overseeing internal processes, and driving special horizontal initiatives. This role involves strategic planning, ensuring operational efficiency, facilitating communication, and providing data-driven decision support, effectively serving as the glue that binds the organization and keeps everything flowing efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope, including roadmap and long-term strategy.
Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources.
Communicate to stakeholders effectively and proactively.
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
Define and track key metrics and quality/performance indicators, driving cross-functional execution of program deliverables.
Proactively identify and analyze complex, long-term problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
Fundamentals
Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform essential functions including seeing, hearing, typing and speaking.
Must be able to concentrate and learn technical concepts quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Must be able to use a PC.
Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and have strong organization and priority setting skills.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information and follow published processes.
Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally to customers, clients, co-workers and other employees.
Must be able to perform under pressure and in stressful situations.
Must be able to gather user needs, requirements, and define large-scale program scope accordingly.
Must be able to operate autonomously across multiple teams and global regions, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
Must be able to work with technical leadership to develop systems, solutions, and products.
Must be able to utilize project management methodologies and tools (e.g., ADO) and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
10+ years of experience managing highly technical engineering programs or products at scale, from inception to implementation.
8+ years of engineering or technical product/program management experience.
Annual Salary $153,750.00 - $256,250.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Final compensation depends on factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role, candidate experience, education and training, work location, and market conditions.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge Great Company:
At GEICO, we help customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs. We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation and collaboration with dynamic teams.
Great Careers:
We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, including training, certification assistance, mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture:
We foster an inclusive culture of shared success rooted in integrity, action, and a winning mindset. Our culture values diversity, belonging, and respectful teamwork.
As part of our culture, we offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact of our work.
Great Rewards:
We offer compensation and benefits designed to support physical well-being, mental health, and financial future.
Comprehensive Total Rewards with personalized coverage for you and your family.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K plan with a 6% match; performance-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to benefits like mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
Flexible work options including GEICO Flex program and up to four weeks of remote work per year.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless accommodation would impose an undue hardship. We maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment and expect cooperation from all associates and applicants.
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Role Director Technical Program Manager
acts as a strategic partner and force multiplier for the organization’s leadership by managing priorities, overseeing internal processes, and driving special horizontal initiatives. This role involves strategic planning, ensuring operational efficiency, facilitating communication, and providing data-driven decision support, effectively serving as the glue that binds the organization and keeps everything flowing efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope, including roadmap and long-term strategy.
Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources.
Communicate to stakeholders effectively and proactively.
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
Define and track key metrics and quality/performance indicators, driving cross-functional execution of program deliverables.
Proactively identify and analyze complex, long-term problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.
Fundamentals
Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform essential functions including seeing, hearing, typing and speaking.
Must be able to concentrate and learn technical concepts quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Must be able to use a PC.
Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, and have strong organization and priority setting skills.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information and follow published processes.
Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally to customers, clients, co-workers and other employees.
Must be able to perform under pressure and in stressful situations.
Must be able to gather user needs, requirements, and define large-scale program scope accordingly.
Must be able to operate autonomously across multiple teams and global regions, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
Must be able to work with technical leadership to develop systems, solutions, and products.
Must be able to utilize project management methodologies and tools (e.g., ADO) and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
10+ years of experience managing highly technical engineering programs or products at scale, from inception to implementation.
8+ years of engineering or technical product/program management experience.
Annual Salary $153,750.00 - $256,250.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Final compensation depends on factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role, candidate experience, education and training, work location, and market conditions.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge Great Company:
At GEICO, we help customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs. We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation and collaboration with dynamic teams.
Great Careers:
We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, including training, certification assistance, mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture:
We foster an inclusive culture of shared success rooted in integrity, action, and a winning mindset. Our culture values diversity, belonging, and respectful teamwork.
As part of our culture, we offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact of our work.
Great Rewards:
We offer compensation and benefits designed to support physical well-being, mental health, and financial future.
Comprehensive Total Rewards with personalized coverage for you and your family.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K plan with a 6% match; performance-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to benefits like mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance.
Flexible work options including GEICO Flex program and up to four weeks of remote work per year.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless accommodation would impose an undue hardship. We maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment and expect cooperation from all associates and applicants.
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