Technical Program Manager – Software Engineering

Telly, Inc.

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Company Overview:Welcome to Telly! At Telly.com, we’re reinventing television from the ground up. Our revolutionary dual-screen TV is delivered to consumers for free, powered by a new kind of advertising platform that creates value for both viewers and brands. At the heart of this experience is cutting-edge software that transforms traditional TV into a smart, interactive hub for entertainment, communication, and commerce. We’re building something that’s never been done before — and we’re looking for bold thinkers and exceptional operators to join us.Position Overview:Telly is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and coordinate complex software engineering programs across our platform. This role is essential in bringing structure, visibility, and executional excellence to our product development lifecycle. You’ll work closely with engineering, product, hardware, and QA teams to ensure high-impact features and updates ship on time and with quality.While the core focus is general software engineering, the ideal candidate will have experience managing programs that span the full stack — from embedded systems and AOSP to backend services and cloud infrastructure. A strong grasp of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and expertise in project tracking and stakeholder reporting is essential.Responsibilities:Program Leadership:
  • Own the delivery lifecycle of software engineering projects, and product initiatives from planning through execution.
  • Drive alignment and execution across feature teams that span embedded, OS, application, and service layers.
Agile Program Management:
  • Apply a mix of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban principles to match team workflows and project needs.
  • Run standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives across technical teams.
Cross-Functional Execution:
  • Work closely with engineering leads, product managers, QA, and hardware teams to align on requirements, milestones, and release plans.
  • Anticipate and unblock issues to keep projects on track.
AOSP & Embedded Focus (Preferred):
  • Support platform engineering efforts around Telly’s custom Android-based OS.
  • Coordinate system-level feature delivery, platform stability efforts, and firmware updates.
Full Stack Program Oversight:
  • Lead initiatives that require coordination across embedded firmware, Android applications, APIs, and cloud services.
  • Ensure cross-component dependencies are identified and managed proactively.
Timeline and Status Reporting:
  • Maintain clear project plans, timelines, and documentation.
  • Regularly report progress, risks, and blockers to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Process Optimization:
  • Continuously refine team workflows to improve predictability, transparency, and speed.
  • Scale program management practices to support rapid growth and evolving priorities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management.
  • Demonstrated experience managing software projects across the full stack — embedded, OS, application, and services.
  • Working knowledge of AOSP or embedded Android systems is strongly preferred.
  • Deep familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies, AI tooling experience is preferred.
  • Experience using Jira, Confluence, and other project tracking/reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in consumer hardware/software companies.
  • Technical background in software development, Android engineering, or systems programming.
  • PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are a plus.

Telly, Inc.