Director, Engineering Progr (Archived) | VirtualInterview.ai

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Engineering Program Management will collaborate with leadership to set direction, objectives, and long-term vision for large-scale, cross-functional engineering programs. As a business leader at multiple levels, you ensure company-critical hardware and software projects are executed seamlessly. You are a trusted partner to all stakeholders and will work cross-departmentally with partners at all levels, including senior leaders, to achieve the successful delivery of programs that define the future of the member experience.

YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON

Independently lead complex, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, taking full ownership to deliver projects and influence teams to achieve results

Design and implement program templates and playbooks to ensure framework implementation and standardized program management across the EPM organization

Proactively identify and quantify risks with stakeholders; lead the development of mitigation and contingency plans, and track significant changes to the Plan of Record

Lead program offboarding by documenting systems, identifying transition owners, and establishing monitoring mechanisms to evaluate change adoption

Manage program budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial alignment with long term business objectives

Move beyond tactical project oversight to act as a dedicated coach for your team, conducting regular 1:1s focused on long-term career growth, skill-building, and professional aspirations

Bridge the gap between geographic sites (e.g., NYHQ and Woodinville). Ensure a cohesive "one team" mentality through inclusive communication and shared goals

Strategically assign EPMs to projects based on business priority and individual career growth trajectories

Act as the primary point of contact for Executive Leadership (ELT) regarding program health. Distill complex technical updates into clear, actionable executive summaries

Build high-trust relationships with Directors in Product, Finance, and Operations. Ensure "no surprises" by socializing key decisions and risks before formal reviews

Establish and enforce "Ways of Working" that reduce friction between departments, ensuring clear hand-offs and accountability

YOU BRING TO PELOTON

10+ years of program management experience with a track record of carrying out portfolio and program management across Software, Engineering, and Operations

Proven experience in growing and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on empathy, inclusive communication, and talent retention

Influence division-wide business priorities and anticipate industry trends to navigate ambiguity

Ability to cultivate and build collaborative working relationships, especially when delivering difficult feedback or navigating organizational transitions

Highly self-motivated and action-driven; able to independently develop ways to achieve broad strategic objectives. Proficiency in leveraging AI-driven project management tools and data analytics to predict program health and automate reporting

Capable of quickly diagnosing and fixing workflow problems while maintaining a sincere interest in continuously making processes better

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based at our New York City headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, experience and business objectives and if the location for the job changes. Our base salary is just one component of Peloton’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.

As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and wellbeing for our employees and their family. To achieve this goal, we offer robust and comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off policy

Short-term and long-term disability

Access to mental health services

401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fertility and adoption support and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave

Child care and family care discounts

Free access to Peloton Digital App and apparel and product discounts

Commuter benefits and Citi Bike Discount

Pet insurance and so much more!

Base Salary Range

$244,000—$292,829 USD

ABOUT PELOTON:

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.

Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com.

At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool.

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Director, Engineering Program Management

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