Principal Technical Program Manager

At Intuit, we are reimagining the way the world does business. As an AI-driven expert platform, we harness the power of data to solve our customers' most pressing challenges and deliver experiences that truly matter. Behind the scenes, this innovation is fueled by our Data and Analytics Foundation team, stewarding a vast ecosystem of more than 90 petabytes of data.

We are looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager to drive Data Lifecycle Management to help lead this transformation - someone who thrives on tackling complex problems, shaping powerful technologies, and driving programs that unlock the full potential of data. The ideal candidate is one colleagues describe as the ideal balance of strategic technical leadership and disciplined program execution, with a proven ability to scale enterprise processes. You will thrive in this role if you bring strong program management experience, deep technical understanding, customer empathy, strong execution capability, and a track record of building partnerships and delivering impactful results. If you're passionate about turning bold ideas into lasting impact, we'd love for you to join us.

Responsibilities

• Advance Data Maturity and Governance: Educate, align, and drive organizational adoption of data maturity models, governance standards, and best practices for data producers and consumers.
• Do you instinctively see opportunities to simplify complex processes and improve how work gets done? You'll partner across Intuit's most critical initiatives to reduce friction in how humans and AI produce, govern, and consume data—elevating data quality, trust, and usability at scale.
• Lead with Influence: Drive strategic programs in partnership with VP+ leaders, accelerating business outcomes and ensuring alignment with Intuit's overall strategy.
• Want to have a truly significant impact? You'll drive Intuit's technical strategy and adoption across Data and Analytics for the entire company, influencing investment decisions and shaping the future of our technology and how we work.
• Champion Change: Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication, effectively navigating organizational change and driving continuous improvement.
• Do you enjoy making a real difference? You'll lead transformational change across Intuit, influencing senior leadership, building strong partnerships, and driving adoption of game-changing strategies and technologies.
• Deliver Exceptional Results: Develop and execute high-quality program plans, utilizing data to track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ready for the biggest challenges? You'll lead large, cross-organizational programs with significant scope and complexity, navigating challenges across multiple domains and mitigating risks.
• Build and Mentor: Define and implement program management best practices, coach and mentor other program managers, and contribute to the growth of the program management community.
• Want to leave a lasting legacy? You'll elevate the TPM discipline across Intuit by developing and driving the adoption of best practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Master the Domain: Possess deep expertise in software development methodologies and apply them effectively to programs. Lead strategic discussions on data architecture and AI-native platform technologies, influencing technical direction and standards within the Data Platform organization.
• Driven by a desire to solve the impossible? You'll tackle Intuit's biggest, most complex challenges with expert-level technical understanding across multiple domains, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven Leadership: 12+ years of experience building, leading, and delivering complex, large-scale technical programs within a matrixed organization. A track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Master Data Management in multi-cloud environments is a must. Experience incorporating AI and machine learning into big data ecosystems is highly desired.
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development methodologies, data architecture, and lifecycle management, combined with Agile coaching experience that enables high-performing teams to deliver scalable data platforms and capabilities efficiently.
• Process Acumen: Demonstrated experience in evolving, standardizing, and scaling enterprise data contracts across platform and product teams by partnering with upstream data producers and downstream consumers to improve data reliability, governance, and controlled publishing workflows.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to analyze industry trends, understand Intuit's strategy, and make data-driven decisions that accelerate business outcomes.
• Exceptional Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels in a matrixed organization, from individual contributors to senior executives.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Recognized as an expert in applying data to assess program health, identify risks, and inform strategic decisions. Known for educating and mentoring others on data analytics, AI/ML concepts, and best practices for evidence-based decision-making.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. PMP, Agile certifications or equivalent demonstrated practical technical program management experience is desired.

How You Will Grow

You will be part of a strong, cross organizational Intuit Program Management community that comes together to share experiences and solve problems in areas where we are passionate. You'll partner with an experienced program leadership team that helps break down barriers - allowing you to grow and develop your career, increase contribution to the company, and accelerate delivery of innovation for our customers. You'll give back to the community by sharing your craft expertise, mentoring junior colleagues, and fostering a culture of trust and engagement.

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:

Bay Area California: $230,000 - $311,000