Program Manager, Engineering (Remote, Term Contract) at AllTrails

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, OutdoorsIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of Program Management experience working with a team of product managers, designers, and engineers
Experience working with mobile, web, and backend engineering development teams on consumer-facing products
Professional experience communicating with executive leadership
Professional experience working in a fast-paced agile environment
Proficiency using Jira for project management, issue tracking, sprint planning and execution, and reporting
A self-starter comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision
An ownership mentality with a bias for getting things done, regardless of the task
Cross-functional team player who can build positive relationships and influence without authority
Passion for our mission, values, and the outdoors
Humility, empathy, and open-mindedness
AI Native: You naturally incorporate AI tools to enhance your work. You’re comfortable writing prompts, evaluating AI outputs, and enjoy experimenting with new ways to boost creativity, productivity, and decision-making

Responsibilities

Co-leading a user feature team that helps our community find their way outdoors
Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Design, Data, Engineering) to realize shared goals
Shepherding the team through roadmap planning, product development lifecycle, sprint processes, meetings, and daily operations
Managing the timely delivery of roadmap projects and bug fixes
Coordinating business need responses, including shifting projects, people, and priorities accordingly
Ensuring the team is executing with speed, urgency, and velocity
Communicating progress with all stakeholders, including the executive team
Identifying and mitigating risks, and enabling others to be successful
Leading blameless post-mortems for continued improvement

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AgileProgram ManagementProduct Development LifecycleSprint PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationRoadmap PlanningStakeholder CommunicationEngineering Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote, and are there any office requirements?

This is a U.S.-based remote position, with San Francisco Bay Area employees highly encouraged to come into the office one day a week.

What is the duration of this contract role?

This is a five-month contract position.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 3+ years of Program Management experience with product managers, designers, and engineers, experience with mobile, web, and backend teams on consumer products, proficiency in Jira, and professional communication with executives in a fast-paced agile environment.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will co-lead an agile cross-functional user feature team comprising product managers, designers, and engineers, collaborating with Product, Design, Data, and Engineering teams.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are self-starters comfortable working autonomously, have an ownership mentality with a bias for action, are cross-functional team players who influence without authority, and show humility, empathy, open-mindedness, plus a passion for the outdoors mission.

AllTrails

Digital platform for trail guides and maps

About AllTrails

AllTrails is a digital platform that offers detailed trail guides and maps for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and running. Users can access a vast collection of hand-curated trail maps, reviews, and photos through its mobile app and website, supported by a community of over 20 million contributors. The company operates on a freemium model, providing a free version and a premium subscription, AllTrails Pro, which includes advanced features. AllTrails aims to enhance outdoor experiences for nature lovers while also committing to environmental conservation by donating 1% of its annual sales to related nonprofits.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$221.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Employee Discounts

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from apps like Komoot may erode AllTrails' market share.

Shift towards at-home fitness solutions could impact AllTrails' user engagement.

Free AllTrails+ memberships may temporarily decrease subscription revenue.

Differentiation

AllTrails offers a vast collection of hand-curated trail maps and user reviews.

The platform supports offline map access, enhancing usability in remote areas.

AllTrails' community-driven content enriches user experience with diverse trail insights.

Upsides

AllTrails' Apple Watch support enhances hands-free trail exploration for users.

Partnerships with Travel + Leisure GO offer bookable outdoor adventures, expanding user engagement.

The rise of eco-tourism aligns with AllTrails' focus on sustainable outdoor exploration.

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