Principal, Program Management

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Taipei City, TWN
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce
Building the future of eCommerce. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems!
The Role
Lead strategic platform initiatives to improve data quality, search discovery, and user experience. Create and execute roadmaps, monitor and optimize core metrics (catalog operation), identify and resolve bottlenecks, build performance scorecards, and collaborate with tech, data analytics, and product teams to deliver scalable, automated solutions.
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Company Introduction 

Coupang is reimagining the shopping experience with the goal of wowing each customer from the instant they open the Coupang app to the moment an order is delivered to their door.  
 
Our services in Taiwan include “Rocket Delivery” which offers next-day delivery for a wide selection of items at affordable prices, “Rocket Oversea” which offers free international delivery on millions of best-selling products from Korea, the U.S., and beyond. 

We are looking for talents to help us lead Coupang’s expansion in Taiwan. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of Coupang’s growth in Taiwan and create a world where our customers wonder, “How did I ever live without Coupang?”   

 

Role Overview  

We are seeking an analytical and proactive Senior/Principal Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives and process optimizations within our platform ecosystem. In this role, you will lead projects centered around data quality, search discovery, and user experience. Sitting at the intersection of Business and Tech, you will translate data insights into actionable plans, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (Tech, Data Analytics, and Product) to resolve bottlenecks and deliver a seamless customer experience.

 

What You Will Do 

  • Project & Roadmap Management: Create and execute detailed plans for platform initiatives, setting clear goals to improve the overall user experience
  • Optimize Key Metrics: Monitor and drive core business metrics, with a specific focus on enhancing Catalog Operation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams—including Tech teams, Data/Business Analysts, and internal stakeholders—to align on project goals.
  • Identify & Resolve Bottlenecks: Track program performance, detect defects or data quality issues, and implement scalable, automated solutions.
  • Data-Driven Reporting: Build performance scorecards and reports to track program health, and share key updates and documents with leadership.

 

Basic Qualifications  

  • 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Product Management, or related operations/business roles.
  • Prior experience working in the E-commerce, Tech, or Online Platform industries.
  • Strong data analysis skills with a business-oriented mindset—ability to dive into data and turn insights into plans.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Professional fluency in English and Mandarin (written and verbal) for collaboration with global partners.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Basic understanding or experience in data management, catalog quality, or process optimization.
  • Experience collaborating with data/analytics teams (BA/DS) or product engineering teams.

Recruitment Process and Others  

 

Recruitment Process  

  • Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview – Offer
  • The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
  • Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage. 

 

Details to Consider 

  • This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
  • Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process.
  • Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veteran’s benefits, the disabled, etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws. 

 

Privacy Notice​ 

  • Your personal information will be collected and managed by Coupang as stated in the Application Privacy Notice located below: https://www.coupang.jobs/privacy-policy/ 

  

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Product Management, or related operations/business roles.
  • Prior experience working in the E-commerce, Tech, or Online Platform industries.
  • Strong data analysis skills with a business-oriented mindset; ability to dive into data and turn insights into plans.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Professional fluency in English and Mandarin (written and verbal).
  • Basic understanding or experience in data management, catalog quality, or process optimization.
  • Experience collaborating with data/analytics teams (BA/DS) or product engineering teams.

Coupang Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coupang and has not been reviewed or approved by Coupang.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are described as robust, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, mental health, and transgender healthcare. Some locations also offer on-site or virtual health screenings that enhance preventive care access.
  • Retirement Support Financial programs include a 401(k) with company matching and an employee stock purchase plan alongside performance bonuses. Feedback suggests these elements provide a structured foundation for long-term savings and wealth building.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is described as generous with accrual increasing with tenure, complemented by company-paid holidays and parental leave. Flexible work arrangements in some roles further support time away when needed.

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The Company
HQ: Seoul
70,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did we ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce industry from the ground up. We are one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies that established an unparalleled reputation for being a dominant and reliable force in South Korean commerce. We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. We are all entrepreneurial, surrounded by opportunities to drive new initiatives and innovations. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact. At Coupang, you will see yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the company grow every day. Our mission to build the future of commerce is real. We push the boundaries of what’s possible to solve problems and break traditional tradeoffs. Join Coupang now to create an epic experience in this always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world.

Why Work With Us

We are proud to have the best of both worlds — a startup culture with the resources of a large global public company. This fuels us to continue our growth and launch new services at the speed we have been since our inception. At our core, we are bold and ambitious people that like to get our hands dirty and make a hands-on impact.

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