Uber
About The Role
We are looking for a Sr. Staff TPM/Chief of Staff to join our Uber Engineering organization and serve as a force multiplier for our leadership team. In this role, you will define and execute high-impact programs across our Earner, Vehicles and Hailables Engineering and Science organization-a global team responsible for delivering a world class experience to all of the 8M+ earners on the uber platform.
You move fluidly between big-picture strategy and precise operational execution. You are a connector and enabler, helping teams drive clarity, speed, and accountability. You are deeply organized, relentlessly detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement. No task is too small, and no challenge too complex. You bring empathy, integrity, and rigor to everything you do.
What You'll Do
Program & Project Leadership
We are looking for a Sr. Staff TPM/Chief of Staff to join our Uber Engineering organization and serve as a force multiplier for our leadership team. In this role, you will define and execute high-impact programs across our Earner, Vehicles and Hailables Engineering and Science organization-a global team responsible for delivering a world class experience to all of the 8M+ earners on the uber platform.
You move fluidly between big-picture strategy and precise operational execution. You are a connector and enabler, helping teams drive clarity, speed, and accountability. You are deeply organized, relentlessly detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement. No task is too small, and no challenge too complex. You bring empathy, integrity, and rigor to everything you do.
What You'll Do
Program & Project Leadership
- Drive execution of complex, cross-functional, technical initiatives involving infrastructure and engineering platforms.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product leaders to scope projects, define milestones, manage resources, resolve dependencies, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
- Identify and remove blockers, proactively manage risks, and resolve escalations to maintain momentum.
- Lead annual and quarterly planning processes (OKRs, business reviews, strategic initiatives).
- Create roadmaps, develop measurable objectives, and ensure program alignment with organizational goals.
- Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives, ensuring clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
- Design and implement operational strategies and processes to support high growth and efficiency.
- Track key operational, hiring, and program metrics; ensure budgets and headcount align with strategic priorities.
- Lead critical team rhythms: business reviews, staff meetings, leadership offsites, and global site visits.
- Own internal communications strategy and ensure the right information flows clearly across teams.
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and high-performance.
- Support people operations, team development, and organizational health in partnership with HR and Recruiting.
- Act as a trusted advisor, proxy, and execution partner to Engineering and Science leadership.
- Help optimize executive bandwidth by owning special projects, decision prep, and strategic follow-ups.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2+ years of experience as a Sr. Technical Program Manager, Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager or Chief of Staff in a fast paced engineering organization
- 7+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager, Engineering Manager, or Chief of Staff in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Strong technical acumen and experience in one or more: distributed applications, mobile development or full stack product development.
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data to drive decisions and measure success.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with outstanding emotional intelligence.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver under tight deadlines, and scale operations.
- Experience in high-growth tech companies, large-scale engineering organizations, or top-tier consulting firms.
- Background in analytics; skilled at synthesizing data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to drive large-scale initiatives related to team operations, culture, and diversity.
- Proficiency in tools like Google Workspace, JIRA, Coda, dashboards, or equivalent project management platforms.
- Engineers enjoy working closely with you because of your clarity, empathy, and sharp technical insight.