Technical Program Manager, Cartography
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Maps engineering team focused on cartography, you will take drive synergy across a team of experienced and talented engineers and data analysts. Working from our San Francisco or Seattle office, you’ll utilize a good understanding of data, design, research and engineering to recognize issues and risks, provide expert solutions to tough problems, and drive scheduled completion. The Technical Program Manager will drive project development planning, scheduling, and final execution.
What you’ll do:
Design the cartography for the world’s most popular social map, including styles for special events
Localize the map to meet Snap’s customers where they are – in their language, worldview, and athetic
Lead engineers in cross-organizational projects to build and render a personalized map experience that integrates business listing data
Evaluate and onboard new data partners to enrich Snap’s understanding of the world and connect people with places around the globe
Work closely with engineers and moderation team to track and improve map quality and coverage
Deliver a realistic picture of projects’ technological scope and progress focused
Efficiently track projects and development schedules, ensuring technology quality and on time delivery
Manage project development costs while prioritizing project tasks and risks
Simplify and minimize technology complexity
Drive partners and integrate deliverables into projects
Communicate project statuses to the entire project team
Foster an open and collaborative environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
A relationship builder with natural verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and proven project management track record
Experience in project schedule management and work breakdown structures
Capacity to work in a fast paced, continuously changing environment
A demonstrated ability to manage complex projects effectively (sets clear goals, identifies roadblocks, designs solutions, and tracks progress against deadlines)
Ability to take calculated risks to achieve engineering breakthroughs
Someone who can prioritize, focus, and is an independent thinker and problem solver
An individual who is self-motivated and driven and has demonstrated commitment to take accountability and responsibility for success of large programs
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
5+ years of Technical Program Management (TPM) or cartography experience
Hands on basemap construction and design experience
Hands on experience with OpenStreetMap data ETL (or equivalent with HERE or TomTom)
Hands on Data or SQL analysis experience
Development experience using python or other scripting language
Preferred Qualifications:
7+ years experience in software technical program management
BS/BA degree in computer science
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].