Scribd

Senior Technical Program Manager - Content

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Digital Content, Biotechnology, PublishingIndustries

Senior Technical Program Manager, Content

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Company

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It’s through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees – in partnership with their manager – can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for “GRIT”. The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long term goals. At Scribd, we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here’s what that means for you: we’re looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve Goals, achieve Results within their job responsibilities, contribute Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.

About the Team and Role

At Scribd, our content is more than just what we serve to users: it’s the backbone of our product, the foundation of our business, and key in our ability to drive value for our customers. As a Senior Technical Program Manager focused on Content, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives that shape how content is ingested, enriched, trusted, and managed at scale.

In this role, you’ll coordinate across Engineering, Product, Content Operations, Legal, Finance, and more to deliver resilient, scalable content systems that power user discovery, protect the integrity of our platform, and drive the long-term success of the Scribd brands. From managing ingestion workflows and enrichment pipelines to helping mitigate content risks, you’ll serve as the connective tissue between product execution and operational excellence.

This is a high-ownership, high-context role for someone who is equal parts program driver, systems thinker, and is invested in increasing the velocity of our collective efforts.

Responsibilities

As Technical Program Manager for the TPM Team, you will:

  • Act like an owner, driving structured coordination and execution for cross-functional content initiatives that improve the reliability and value of our content catalog.
  • Serve as the connective tissue across cross-functional teams and stakeholders (Product, Applied Research, ML Data Engineering, Back End Content Engineering, Operations, etc.) ensuring voices are heard and aligned throughout program lifecycles and deliverables.
  • Confidently learn and dive into diverse systems and processes, technical or operational, to diagram dependencies, uncover root causes, and align stakeholders on solutions.
  • Clarify program intent, surface interdependencies, and communicate progress, risks, and decision points with rigor and empathy.
  • Create and maintain durable artifacts (e.g. process diagrams, ownership maps, communication plans) that keep programs on track and scalable.
  • Identify bottlenecks and blind spots in current content-related workflows and lead initiatives to increase resilience, throughput, and clarity.
  • Design and support the implementation of scalable end-to-end operations to ensure multipl

Note: Salary and Location Type were not provided in the original description.

Skills

Technical Program Management
Content Management
Project Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Communication
Problem-Solving
Strategic Planning

Scribd

Digital library and e-book subscription service

About Scribd

Scribd is a digital library and e-book subscription service that provides users with access to a wide variety of reading materials, including e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents. Users pay a monthly subscription fee to enjoy unlimited access to this extensive library, which features bestsellers, classic literature, and academic papers. Scribd stands out from competitors like Amazon's Kindle Unlimited and Audible by offering a more diverse range of content types and a user-friendly interface that enhances the reading experience. Additionally, Scribd fosters community engagement through features like ScribdChat, allowing interaction between authors and readers, as well as curated reading lists that highlight relevant content. The company's goal is to serve a broad audience of readers, from casual readers to professionals, by providing a rich and varied digital content library.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$102.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - A robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program that includes company-wide training, equitable hiring best practices, Employee Resource Groups, and company-wide goals.
Scribd flex - We embrace flexibility as a key principle and will allow employees, in partnership with their manager, to choose the workstyle that best suits their individual needs and preferences.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability - We offer comprehensive healthcare plans and cover premiums for employees at 100%. PPO, HMO, and High Deductible Health Plans are available so you can choose whichever coverage supports your lifestyle best.
Matching 401(k) - Easily save for retirement with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of up to 3% company match with no waiting period.
Paid Time Off - A generous paid time off program that includes vacation time, personal days, sabbaticals, volunteer time, winter break, sick time, and more.
Paid parental leave - We provide paid time away from work for our new biological, adoptive, or foster parents.
Wellbeing - Resources, workshops & events to support your wellbeing journey: Mind, Body & Soul.
Curated Career Paths and Continuous Learning - The power to explore career paths & possibilities, and the tools to support your growth. From continuing education, degrees, or certifications, we support our employee’s career journeys.

Risks

Credit-based model may alienate users preferring unlimited access.
Spotify's competitive pricing could draw subscribers away from Scribd.
New CEO may disrupt Scribd's current business model and market position.

Differentiation

Scribd offers a diverse range of content types beyond just e-books.
The platform includes features like ScribdChat for author-reader interaction.
Scribd's user-friendly interface enhances the overall reading experience.

Upsides

Tony Grimminck's appointment as CEO suggests potential strategic expansions.
The credit-based model could attract users seeking flexible content access.
Growing audiobook demand presents a market opportunity for Scribd.

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