Atlassians can choose where they work - whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.
To help our teams work together effectively, this is hybrid position that will require you to be in-person at least a few times a month and located in Seattle or the Bay area.
Your future team
We are seeking a Principal PgM Manager to join the CTO Strategic Initiatives team. You will report to the Head of CTO Strategic Initiatives. You will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of strategic programs in support of building a world class Engineering organization.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of program management skills, proven track record in managing end-to-end strategic programs, a deep understanding of the Engineering landscape, and the ability to build strong partnerships with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Own the outcome of strategic programs with a focus on ensuring that the team is driving towards the best outcomes for our customers (Atlassians)
You will lead a team of 4 people who are focused on Engineering new hire programs and work closely with the engineering partners to develop and implement new learning programs. These programs will impact all new engineering hires at Atlassian.
Lead your team to develop and maintain program plans, identify resource needs, and balance project schedules; lead communication with program team members and partners on progress, dependencies and risks.
Partner and gain alignment with senior executives on critical initiatives.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruiting initiatives
Provide regular updates and reports on recruiting activities, including progress against goals, candidate status and market insights.
Implement initiatives to enhance Atlassian Engineering brand to attract top talent
Minimum 10+ years of program management experience
Proven people leader with track record of hiring, retaining, and growing teams
Strong executive presence, able to influence senior leaders and set strategic direction as part of senior leadership team
Demonstrated experience and success leading high impact, cross-functional programs
Demonstrated ability to drive programs in fast-paced, highly ambiguous work environment where program models don't exist
Experience using data to drive decision making
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including experience with facilitating meetings and engaging with an executive audience).
Comfortable taking calculated risks and experimenting with new solutions
Compensation
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable and explainable compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience.
In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $221,500 - $295,300
Zone B: $199,400 - $265,800
Zone C: $183,900 - $245,100
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Please visit for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit to learn more.
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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