--- title: 'Technical Program Manager at Motive' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-program-manager-motive-san-francisco-0wp1txawm76c' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-05' --- # Technical Program Manager at Motive - **Company:** Motive - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Compensation:** $140k–$200k - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-11-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gomotive/jobs/8910507002 ## Job description Who we are: Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks. Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector. Visit [gomotive.com](http://gomotive.com) to learn more. ## About the Role As a Senior Technical Program Manager on Motive’s embedded Technical Program Management (TPM) team, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs that span hardware, firmware, software, product, operations, and external partners. You will focus on program strategy, execution, stakeholder alignment, dependency management, and delivery across technical teams. You will lead programs from planning through launch and sustaining phases, establish clear operating mechanisms, manage risks and tradeoffs, and drive predictable execution against Motive’s business and product objectives. This role is based in San Francisco with a hybrid work schedule, and you will report to EmmaMarshall, Manager, Technical Program Management. You will thrive in this role if you bring strong technical judgment, structured problem-solving, curiosity, and the ability to create clarity in complex environments. You will serve as a trusted partner to engineering and cross-functional leaders, build consensus across competing priorities, and continuously improve the processes used to deliver high-quality products. ## What You’ll Do - Lead end-to-end planning and execution for complex, cross-functional technical programs' - Partner with hardware, firmware, software, product, operations, quality, supply chain, and external teams to align priorities and drive execution. - Establish program plans, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, decision points, and success measures. - Drive phase-gate reviews, launch-readiness assessments, and go/no-go decisions. - Identify technical, operational, and schedule risks and develop mitigation plans with program stakeholders. - Translate complex technical discussions into clear decisions, actions, tradeoffs, and escalation paths. - Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations clearly to team members and leadership. - Improve cross-functional development processes, operating mechanisms, and program management practices. ## What We’re Looking For - 6+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering operations, product development, or a related field. - Experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs involving multiple engineering disciplines and partner teams. - Strong understanding of program planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, launch readiness, and product development processes. - Ability to understand technical tradeoffs and use structured analysis to guide decisions without owning the underlying engineering design. - Demonstrated success building consensus and driving execution across teams with competing priorities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting recommendations and status updates to leadership. - Experience with program management tools and structured operating mechanisms for tracking milestones, owners, risks, dependencies, and decisions. Pay Transparency Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting[Motive Perks & Benefits](https://www.comparably.com/companies/motive/perks-and-benefits) The base compensation range for this role is: $140,000—$200,000 USD Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X9AbvQHki8zZCyjDjip1g0NtdZHcykJc/view?usp=drive_link). UK Candidate Privacy Notice [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nqdWTJ7WJJikhj1Yhlo4jxDRA_6yXZbd/view). The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. Regarding US-based roles, depending on your role and primary work location, Motive Technologies, Inc. (“Employer”) discloses candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant with the Employer. This requirement does not apply to lawyers, interns, or employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law. Non-compete covenant terms in all other jurisdictions will be subject to the applicable statutory requirements, including but not limited to, procedures, industry related prohibitions, or salary and compensation thresholds. All job postings are for existing vacancies. Please note; some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of our global offices. ## About Motive ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Motive provides an all-in-one, AI-powered fleet management and driver safety platform that helps over 100,000 companies manage their physical operations. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; no public ticker) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources - **Founders**: Shoaib Makani (co‑founder, CEO) – other co‑founders not listed in provided sources ## Core Business - **Industries**: Fleet management, driver safety, workforce management, equipment monitoring, spend management. - **Target Customers**: B2B – enterprises and SMBs that operate commercial fleets or manage physical assets (e.g., transportation, logistics, construction, field services). - **Mission/Purpose**: “Transforming the physical economy” [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). ## Products & Services - **Fleet Management**: AI‑powered platform for tracking vehicles, optimizing routes, and managing compliance. - **Driver Safety**: Real‑time dashcams and AI alerts to reduce accidents and improve driver behavior. - **Workforce Management**: Tools for scheduling, time tracking, and managing drivers and staff. - **Equipment Monitoring**: IoT‑based tracking and diagnostics for trailers, trailers, and other assets. - **Spend Management**: Fuel card, expense tracking, and invoicing solutions to control costs. All products are part of a fully integrated suite [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed in provided sources. - **Key Metric**: Headcount – more than 4,000 employees globally [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed in provided sources. - **Growth Signals**: - 100,000+ customers [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). - Recognized on the **Forbes Top Cloud 100** list. - Named a **Best Remote Large Places to Work** by Fortune, **Best Company for Career Growth** by Comparably, and **Best Workplaces in Technology** by Great Place to Work [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated AI‑Driven Suite**: Combines hardware (dashcams, IoT sensors) with software in a single platform, offering a unified view of fleet operations. - **Scale and Brand Trust**: Serving over 100,000 companies, with a strong industry reputation and multiple workplace awards. - **Remote‑First Culture**: Attracts top global talent by offering a flexible work model supported by robust perks and development programs. ## Strategic Focus - Deepening AI capabilities across all products to improve safety, efficiency, and cost control. - Expanding global footprint through ten office locations and a remote‑first hiring approach. - Continuous investment in employee growth and diversity initiatives to sustain innovation. ## Why Work Here - **Flexibility**: Fully remote, hybrid, or in‑office options with a work‑from‑home stipend. Offices in San Francisco, Nashville, Buffalo, Vancouver, London, Mexico City, Taipei, Lahore, Islamabad, and Bengaluru [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). - **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, health/vision/dental insurance, mental health support, generous PTO, enhanced parental leave, retirement plan, and referral bonuses [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). - **Development**: Leader Academy, Engineering Academy, transparent career paths, quarterly mentorship meetups, and inclusive leader training [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). - **Culture**: Employee resource groups (AAPI, Keep Parenting, Melanin, MoPride, Women, DNA, Veterans), diversity‑focused recruiting events, and a supportive, inclusive environment where 96% of employees feel they have supportive working relationships [gomotive.com](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/). ## Sources 1. [gomotive.com – Careers page](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/) 2. [gomotive.com – Company page](https://gomotive.com/company/) 3. [gomotive.com – Homepage](https://gomotive.com/) 4. [gomotive.com – Job openings](https://gomotive.com/company/careers/jobs/) 5. 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