Senior Technical Program Manager (Remote)

As a Senior Technical Program Manager at HackerRank, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation and curation of coding challenges that assess technical talents across various roles. You’ll engage directly with customers to understand their needs, enhancing revenue growth by delivering tailored solutions.

HackerRank seeks candidates with over 5 years of experience in Technical Program or Product Management and at least 2 years of customer engagement. A strong technical foundation in various technologies such as JavaScript, Python, and cloud platforms is essential.

Candidates should be proficient in front-end and back-end technologies, including JavaScript, React, Node.js, Java, and AWS. Familiarity with tools like GitHub, JIRA, and Slack is also crucial for this role at HackerRank.

HackerRank provides a comprehensive professional development reimbursement program, allowing Senior Technical Program Managers to continually enhance their skills and knowledge to better contribute to the team's success.

Working remotely within India as a Senior Technical Program Manager at HackerRank allows for flexibility and work-life balance. You also receive various perks such as a one-time home office setup stipend and monthly remote work enablement stipends.

HackerRank boasts a data-driven culture that emphasizes ownership and delighting customers. A strong commitment to diversity ensures a welcoming environment for all employees, making it a fantastic place for a Senior Technical Program Manager to thrive.

A Senior Technical Program Manager at HackerRank will significantly influence the quality and effectiveness of the coding challenges we provide. You’ll help shape developer assessments and enable organizations worldwide to identify and recruit top technical talent.

When answering this question, emphasize your past experiences in technical program management and how you coordinated various projects. Include specific methodologies you’ve employed, like Agile or Scrum, to showcase your adaptability.

Discuss your strategies for engaging SMEs, such as establishing clear communication channels and fostering a collaborative environment. Highlight any specific examples where your efforts led to improved outcomes in content delivery.

You can mention techniques you employ, such as conducting surveys, feedback sessions, or regular check-ins. It's important to illustrate how this understanding translates into actionable plans to meet those needs.

Share your experiences with streamlining processes, using automation tools, and working with engineering teams to implement improvements. Providing quantifiable results can enhance your response significantly.

Detail your proficiency in relevant technologies like AWS, Docker, and various programming languages. Discuss how your technical knowledge supports your project management responsibilities.

Provide a specific instance where you identified a gap in the skill assessments and successfully led initiatives to address it. Conclude with the positive impact on the organization.

Explain your methods for fostering team spirit and collaboration in a remote environment. Highlighting tools and communication techniques you utilize can be beneficial here.

Describe your conflict resolution strategies focusing on open communication, empathy, and problem-solving. Sharing a real-life example can demonstrate your ability to maintain a positive team dynamic.

Discuss the key performance indicators you typically track, such as project completion rates, customer satisfaction scores, and time-to-market. Relating these metrics to business objectives can enhance your answer.

Share your passion for education and technology, along with your admiration for HackerRank’s influence in developer assessments. Emphasize how your values align with the company's mission and culture.