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Technical Program Manager

RunPodRemote - USAEngineering
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Salary
$140K - $165K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
26 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

RunPod is hiring a remote Technical Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional programs within the supply organization across the United States. This position suits an organized professional with a strong technical background who can balance GPU capacity, cost, and reliability in a high-growth AI infrastructure environment.

Role Overview

Operating inside the supply team, this remote position serves as the connection between Engineering, Product, Data Center Management, and host partner teams. The individual in this role ensures that GPU capacity scales efficiently to match developer demand. Responsibilities involve managing external infrastructure vendors, running capacity reviews, and translating data into actionable planning recommendations while navigating ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Data Center Management and host teams to run capacity and utilization reviews that feed product roadmaps and surface constraints early.
Manage relationships and escalation paths with infrastructure partners to resolve capacity or performance issues quickly.
Translate data into concrete tradeoffs regarding supply additions, consolidations, cost, and reliability.
Build and drive project plans across Engineering, Product, and Supply stakeholders by scoping work and sequencing dependencies.
Act as the primary point of contact for spotting risks and maintaining clear stakeholder alignment.
Evaluate infrastructure tools, platforms, and vendor products with technical judgment.
Conduct post-program reviews to capture insights for future planning cycles.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience in technical program management leading complex technology initiatives from planning to delivery.
Background in infrastructure-focused organizations with exposure to capacity planning, data center operations, or vendor management.
Track record of partnering with three or more cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact launches.
Experience collaborating with global external hardware or infrastructure vendors.
Strong technical background in engineering and scalable SaaS or IaaS products.
Quantitative and analytical skills to convert cost, delivery, and capacity data into clear recommendations.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and engineering design, build, and test phases.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and independent execution capabilities in dynamic environments.
Superior verbal and written communication skills paired with a solution-oriented, collaborative mindset.

Nice to Have

Background in AI or ML developer platforms, GPU cloud infrastructure, or hardware-capacity-constrained environments.
Experience working within an early-stage or high-growth startup.
Technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Skills and Tools

Technical Program Management
Capacity Planning and Data Center Operations
Vendor and Partner Relationship Management
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment
Quantitative Data Analysis
Software Development Lifecycle SDLC

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual base salary ranging from $140,000 to $165,000 in USD.
Meaningful equity and stock options in a fast-growing company.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Flexible paid time off policy.
Home office and equipment stipend totaling $1,200.
Remote-first working environment with inclusive team collaboration.

About the Company

RunPod operates as an AI Developer Cloud platform utilized by over one million developers to experiment, train, fine-tune, deploy, and scale artificial intelligence workloads. The organization closed a $100M Series A funding round in June 2026 and maintains a remote-first team culture focused on ownership, speed, and high-impact shipping.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official RunPod careers page to submit an application and learn more about open opportunities.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Technical Program Manager role?

The annual base salary ranges from $140,000 to $165,000 USD, determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote-first position based within the United States.

How much experience is required?

Candidates must have at least 4+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management.

What benefits are included besides salary?

The role includes stock options, medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible PTO, and a $1,200 home office and equipment stipend.

Does RunPod offer visa sponsorship for this role?

RunPod is currently unable to sponsor employment visas for this position, though eligible candidates authorized to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official RunPod careers page.

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