Technical Program Manager - Cross-Functional Delivery

Who We Are

Sirius

XM and its brands (Pandora, Sirius

XM Media, Ads Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius

XM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital role in bringing Sirius

XM’s vision to life everyday.

As a Technical Program Manager on the Planning & Portfolio Team, you will support and execute cross-functional planning and program operations initiatives that help Technology and Product teams deliver on their roadmaps. You’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Program Operations peers to drive structured planning, track execution, and surface risks and dependencies. This role is focused on program execution, operational rigor, and coordination, helping teams move from discovery to delivery while improving the consistency and effectiveness of portfolio processes across the organization.

The Planning & Portfolio team partners with Technology, Product, and business stakeholders to support prioritization, roadmap execution, and operational processes that enable teams at Sirius

XM and Pandora to work more effectively. The ideal candidate will have a passion for structure and operational rigor – but loves working in an entrepreneurial environment and has a proactive approach to creating impact in a fast-paced setting.

• Support ownership of delivery, sequencing, and risk within the Technology and Product roadmap planning process by helping teams prepare, validate, and align planning inputs and assumptions
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Program Operations to help coordinate initiative sequencing, identify dependencies, and surface planning risks that could impact predictable execution
• Contribute to execution clarity by helping operationalize planning processes that improve visibility into demand, capacity, timelines, and progress
• Support operating rhythm for planning by coordinating and facilitating planning sessions, reviews, and checkpoints in partnership with Portfolio Managers
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, and tooling teams (e.g., Jira / Atlassian) to help ensure planning data, time tracking, and reporting are accurate and support delivery predictability
• Identify and surface risks, gaps, or inefficiencies in planning inputs or processes, and propose pragmatic improvements
• Track and communicate planning status and readiness, escalating risks and cross-team dependencies as needed to support predictable execution
• Contribute to narrative and artifacts (plans, documentation, dashboards, status updates) that help leadership and teams understand priorities, trade-offs, and execution implications
• Collaborate across teams to reinforce shared accountability, clarity, and alignment throughout the planning lifecycle

• 3+ years of experience in technical program management, program operations, product operations, or a related role
• Experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams in a delivery-focused environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or programs simultaneously with attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear updates
• Comfort operating in evolving or partially defined environments, with a bias toward action and follow-through
• Experience using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Ability to analyze data, track metrics, and…