Roku
TV streaming platform
TechnicalProgramManager,Voice
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“Technical Program Manager, Voice at Roku. Skills: Technical Program Management, Voice Systems, Machine Learning, Cross-functional Leadership, Communication. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of major Roku Voice programs (e.g., new voice capabilities, regional expansions, infrastructure upgrades), from concept through launch and post-launch iteration. Own program structure: requirements, milestones, dependencies, risk management, communication plans, and status reporting across engineering, ”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver high-quality voice features and infrastructure at scale; delight millions of TV streamers around the world
Industry & Context.
problem-solvers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of technical program management, engineering management, or equivalent experience delivering complex software or ML-driven products, Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs that multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., backend services, ML, data, or platform teams), familiarity with at least one of: machine learning, speech/ASR, NLU/NLP, or large-scale data/experimentation, Proven track record of driving programs from inception to launch, including requirements definition, roadmap planning, risk management, and post-launch iteration, Excellent communication and stakeholder management, Hands-on experience with modern program management and collaboration tooling, including the use of GenAI, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
Experience in consumer devices, streaming, voice assistants, or other user-facing ML products, Experience working with geographically distributed teams and external technology partners
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of major Roku Voice programs (e.g.
new voice capabilities
infrastructure upgrades)
from concept through launch and post-launch iteration
Own program structure: requirements
and status reporting across engineering
Drive alignment on priorities and scope across ensure that upstream and downstream dependencies are understood and managed
Coordinate with external voice technology partners and internal platform teams
ensuring integration plans
and release timelines are well defined and met
Track progress of builds
and issue closures with urgency and attention to detail
Establish and continuously improve program management processes and tooling for the Voice org
Communicate clearly and crisply at all levels of the organization
from engineers to VP+ stakeholders
including regular status
Anticipate and surface risks drive mitigation plans and make data-informed recommendations on resourcing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
central coordination point across Voice Engineering, UX, PM, Analytics, QA, and external partners; Coordinate with external voice technology partners and internal platform teams; Communicate clearly and crisply at all levels of the organization, from engineers to VP+ stakeholders; working with geographically distributed teams and external technology partners
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to drive clarity and decisions among senior leaders and distributed teams; Communicate clearly and crisply at all levels of the organization, from engineers to VP+ stakeholders, including regular status, risks, and trade-offs
Process & Methodology
end-to-end planning and execution, program structure, requirements, milestones, dependencies, risk management, communication plans, status reporting, alignment on priorities and scope, integration plans, release timelines, progress tracking, program management processes and tooling, data-informed recommendations on resourcing, sequencing, and scope
Full Job Description
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the Team Roku’s Voice Team aims to develop the best voice system for TV. We enable users to perform tasks hands-free using voice, such as searching for movies or turning on their TV and launching content. Multiple languages are supported, and our technology also enables Roku’s IOT devices to be controlled by voice. About the Role The Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Roku Voice will own the planning and execution of complex, cross‑functional programs that deliver high‑quality voice features and infrastructure at scale. You will be the central coordination point across Voice Engineering, UX, PM, Analytics, QA, and external partners, ensuring that priorities are clear, roadmaps are realistic, and launches are smooth. For California Only - The estimated annual base salary for this position is between $165,000 - $180,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off. What you’ll be doing Lead e
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