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They are problem solvers who make things happen around them by setting clear goals and inspiring teams to deliver. TPMs at Lyft are both strategic and tactical and do what it takes to successfully deliver top priority programs that have a material impact on the business.Responsibilities:Develop and execute comprehensive integration roadmaps, strategies, and playbooks for core acquisition products.Lead iterative delivery of strategic cross-functional initiatives from concept to ship, through focus, transparency, communication, visibility, and accountabilityLeverage deep technical expertise with large-scale, distributed 24x7 production systems to build comprehensive plans, to identify risks, and to ensure smooth project launches with a goal of delighting our passengers and driversPartner with engineering, product, and business leadership to build highly collaborative teams and to enhance communication across teams and stakeholdersIdentify and resolve systemic issues impacting Lyft engineering and aggressively take action to resolve Experience: Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects iteratively with multiple dependencies and constraints, in a highly dynamic and agile environmentProven ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams in situations of extreme ambiguity, with only high-level directionExperience building roadmaps, release plans, project plans with a thorough understanding of dependency managementAble to communicate highly technical problems and solutions at all levels from engineer to partner to C-level executivesAble to influence, negotiate and inspire others in a matrixed environment. Excellent organization, planning skills, and attention to detailExperience delivering projects in large-scale, distributed production systems and 24x7 production operationsExperience compiling and presenting business technology options, backed by data experimentation, to decision makers5+ years in Technical Program Management or a TPM/PM hybrid roleA background in software, data science, or systems engineering; enough to go deep with engineers and product leadershipBenefits: Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolledMental health benefitsFamily building benefitsChild care and pet benefits401(k) plan with company match to help save for your futureIn addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off18 weeks of paid parental leave.Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligibleSubsidized commuter benefitsMonthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membershipLyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers.Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #HybridThe expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $148,000 - $185,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. 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