Director, Engineering Program Management

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Engineering Program Management will collaborate with leadership to set direction, objectives, and long-term vision for large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs. As a business leader at multiple levels, you ensure company-critical hardware and software projects are executed seamlessly. You are a trusted partner to all stakeholders and will work cross-departmentally with partners at all levels, including senior leaders, to achieve the successful delivery of programs that define the future of the member experience.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

• Independently lead complex, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, taking full ownership to deliver projects and influence teams to achieve results
• Design and implement program templates and playbooks to ensure framework implementation and standardized program management across the EPM organization
• Proactively identify and quantify risks with stakeholders; lead the development of mitigation and contingency plans, and track significant changes to the Plan of Record
• Lead program offboarding by documenting systems, identifying transition owners, and establishing monitoring mechanisms to evaluate change adoption
• Manage program budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial alignment with long term business objectives
• Move beyond tactical project oversight to act as a dedicated coach for your team, conducting regular 1:1s focused on long-term career growth, skill-building, and professional aspirations
• Bridge the gap between geographic sites (e.g., NYHQ and Woodinville). Ensure a cohesive "one team" mentality through inclusive communication and shared goals
• Strategically assign EPMs to projects based on business priority and individual career growth trajectories
• Act as the primary point of contact for Executive Leadership (ELT) regarding program health. Distill complex technical updates into clear, actionable executive summaries
• Build high-trust relationships with Directors in Product, Finance, and Operations. Ensure "no surprises" by socializing key decisions and risks before formal reviews
• Establish and enforce "Ways of Working" that reduce friction between departments, ensuring clear hand-offs and accountability

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

• 10+ years of program management experience with a track record of carrying out portfolio and program management across Software, Engineering, and Operations
• Proven experience in growing and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on empathy, inclusive communication, and talent retention
• Influence division-wide business priorities and anticipate industry trends to navigate ambiguity
• Ability to cultivate and build collaborative working relationships, especially when delivering difficult feedback or navigating organizational transitions
• Highly self-motivated and action-driven; able to independently develop ways to achieve broad strategic objectives. Proficiency in leveraging AI-driven project management tools and data analytics to predict program health and automate reporting
• Capable of quickly diagnosing and fixing workflow problems while maintaining a sincere interest in continuously making processes better

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