An opportunity is available for a Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Zillow, within the Industry Software organization. This team builds the platforms and tools that are essential for real estate professionals (agents, brokers, MLS partners) to succeed on the world’s largest online real estate marketplace.

This is a full-time, fully remote (USA) position. The base salary ranges from $169,300 to $284,700 annually, depending on location, and is also eligible for equity awards.

Role Summary and Strategic Mandate

The Principal TPM acts as the “glue and the grease” between Product Management and Engineering teams. This high-impact role is responsible for managing the lifecycle and execution of Zillow’s largest and most critical cross-functional technology initiatives that simplify workflows and deliver growth and productivity to industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Drive large programs to achieve organizational goals by managing complex, cross-functional technology initiatives at both the tactical and strategic level.
• Team Support: Support ** multiple engineering teams** that drive full-stack development of tools, systems, and applications for real estate professionals.
• Risk & Trade-off Management: Assess risks, anticipate bottlenecks, and balance business needs versus technical constraints. This includes making crucial trade-offs between short-term needs and long-term architectural health.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the liaison for engineering with partners in Product Management, Design, UX Research, Marketing, and Partnerships, facilitating communication and engineering efficiency.
• Reporting & Escalation: Maintain and report on program status, identify risks and gaps, and engage leadership effectively when needed to find a path forward in difficult situations.

Required Experience and Technical Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an experienced TPM with a solid technical foundation in web and distributed systems, capable of leading significant projects in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in software program management, including leading significant cross-functional projects in mid-size or large companies.
• Technical Foundation (Required): A solid, first-hand understanding of current web development technologies, distributed architecture, and agile development methodology. Mobile experience is a plus.
• Vision & Strategy: Strong business and technical vision and the ability to clearly communicate that vision.
• Analytical Skills: Must be able to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements, and prioritize tasks.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to balance multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.