Quince

Principal Technical Program Manager

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Biotechnology, E-commerceIndustries

Principal Technical Program Manager - Global Expansion

Our Story

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

Our Values

  • Customer First: Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.
  • High Quality: True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.
  • Essential Design: We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything. We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.
  • Always a Better Deal: Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.
  • Environmentally and Socially Conscious: We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

Our Team and Success

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

Position Overview

As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will drive complex technical programs to support our expansion into new global markets. In this role, you will orchestrate cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, business, and legal, to ensure seamless market entry and ongoing success. Your core responsibilities include developing robust program roadmaps, driving consensus on priorities, and overseeing the end-to-end launch process in each new country. By anticipating regulatory complexities, identifying and mitigating risks, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders, you will bring clarity to ambiguous situations and streamline decision-making. Your strength in program management and strategic leadership will be essential in delivering on tight timelines, optimising global readiness, and laying the groundwork for sustained international growth.

Responsibilities

  • Drive technical programs to enable expansion from the U.S. into new global markets, partnering closely with engineering, product, business, and legal teams.
  • Own end-to-end delivery of international launch programs, including roadmap planning, requirements gathering, execution tracking, and stakeholder communication.
  • Build and manage detailed project plans across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of regulatory, technical, and customer-facing components.
  • Facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams by driving consensus on scope, priorities, and dependencies for international expansion initiatives.
  • Identify and mitigate risks early by applying strong program management rigor and collaborating with stakeholders to develop practical solutions.
  • Communicate program updates, risks, and decisions to senior leadership through clear written and verbal communication.
  • Support the development of scalable and reusable frameworks that reduce the time, cost, and complexity of launching into new countries.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure technical solutions meet market-specific requirements and long-term goals.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of technical program management experience working directly with software engineering teams.
  • Proven experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and business stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with experience in building scalable processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting program updates and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working on international expansion, localization, or regulatory compliance in global markets.
  • Ability to simplify complex technical and organizational challenges.

Skills

Program Management
Technical Program Management
Roadmap Development
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Risk Mitigation
Regulatory Compliance
Global Market Expansion
Product Management
Engineering Management
Business Strategy
Legal Coordination

Quince

Direct-to-consumer e-commerce for fashion and home essentials

About Quince

Quince offers high-quality fashion and lifestyle products through its online retail platform. The company sources its products directly from manufacturers worldwide, which allows it to provide premium items at lower prices compared to traditional retail stores. Quince's product range includes clothing like dresses and blouses, as well as home essentials such as bed sheets. This direct-to-consumer model appeals to a diverse customer base, from those seeking stylish clothing to those in need of quality home goods. Quince differentiates itself from competitors by eliminating middlemen, ensuring affordability without compromising on quality. The company's goal is to make luxury accessible to everyone while fostering a community of satisfied customers who share their experiences on social media.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$74.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from brands like Italic and Everlane may dilute Quince's market share.
Challenges in maintaining product quality as Quince scales could impact customer satisfaction.
Geopolitical tensions may disrupt Quince's global sourcing and manufacturing partnerships.

Differentiation

Quince's M2C model cuts out middlemen, offering luxury at lower prices.
The company partners with over 50 top manufacturers globally for diverse product offerings.
Quince's focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing appeals to eco-conscious consumers.

Upsides

Quince's strong social media presence boosts brand visibility and customer engagement.
The global e-commerce market expansion offers Quince opportunities to reach new customers.
Rising demand for sustainable fashion aligns with Quince's responsible sourcing practices.

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