This is a hybrid role based out of Chicago or San Francisco and will require you to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What's so interesting about this role?
As we enter our second year as a public company, Grindr is building on the success we've had over our 14-year history in connecting, supporting, and improving the lives of the LGBTQ+ community globally. We're looking for a Technical Program Manager who is passionate about building and owning processes, coordination, and helping the data and engineering teams be successful. You will have the opportunity to solve challenging problems, work with the latest systems, collaborate with a kind and capable team, and contribute meaningfully.
What's the job?

• Support a unique team that's building software for millions of people while reporting to the Sr. VP of Engineering at Grindr.
• Manage project tracking tools to ensure the engineering org is meeting their KPIs, building clear roadmaps, and managing timelines between departments.
• Work with engineers, data analysts, finance, and other key business stakeholders to refine scalable and efficient solutions.
• Assist with capitalization of software development in engineering through cost management of key products such as AWS, Snowflake, etc.
• Ability to be collaborative, working with every department within the company cross-functionally and leading cross-functional special projects to improve overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Document and diagram architecture, project needs, and processes.
• Prepare your tech leaders for various speaking engagements; creating presentations and decks and occasionally presenting.

What We'll Love About You:

• 4+ years of related experience managing project requirements and experience supporting engineering and/or technical teams.
• Must have strong ability in gathering data, analyzing it, and supporting the execution of data-driven decisions related to project/program defining and scoping.
• Strong communicator and ability to present issues in a clear and concise way. You have the strong ability to effectively communicate many points of views and opinions.
• Strong organizational skills are paramount. Previous experience juggling multiple projects, managing expectations, and communicating with and at an Executive level
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, etc.
• Comfortable working with teams across multiple time zones and offices both in-person and asynchronously
• Experienced with vendor negotiations and contract management. You are also able to assist your leaders in budget forecasting and management of team resources
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

What you'll love about us

• Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.
• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
• Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.

About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we're building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
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Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.
Base Pay Range
$100,000 - $180,000 USD