Joblaze summary

In the role of Engineering Program Manager on the Internal Systems team at Stripe, the individual will focus on enhancing systems and processes for internal users by collaborating with various teams to develop and execute program plans. Key skills include program management, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. This position is suited for someone with at least three years of experience in program management, particularly in software or systems delivery, and a background in finance or go-to-market strategies is advantageous. The team emphasizes building efficient platforms that support internal operations, making it a critical role within

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 5, 2026. Last confirmed on Stripe's careers page November 5, 2026.
Software appears in 1.1% of 471 comparable mid management roles in United States; Program Management appears in 0.8% of 471 comparable mid management roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Engineering Program Manager, Internal Systems role remote?: It's hybrid — Stripe expects some on-site time in United States.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Program Manager, Internal Systems role.
Where is the role based?: Stripe is hiring for this position in United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cross-functional, Program Management, Software, Systems.
What seniority level is this role?: Stripe targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Engineering Program Manager, Internal Systems role at Stripe.

From the original posting

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Internal Systems team owns an expansive mix of platform and product solutions, centered on our internal users. Team goals are centered on building frictionless experiences for our Sellers and Finance Engineering to ensure our users can execute efficiently and with accuracy. We are looking for people with a strong background or interest in working across GTM and Finance domains to build successful platforms and systems. You’re comfortable dealing with many moving pieces, and you work effectively across dynamic teams and functions.

What you’ll do

As an Engineering Program Manager on the Internal Systems team, you’ll help deliver systems and process improvements for our internal users. You’ll partner with Engineering, Product, and business teams to turn agreed priorities into clear program plans, coordinate dependencies, and drive delivery from planning through launch. You’ll own defined programs across multiple teams, working with partners to resolve ambiguity, manage risks, and measure results.

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineering, Product, and business teams to understand user needs and define program scope, milestones, owners, and success criteria.
Own delivery of defined cross-functional programs from planning through launch, tracking dependencies, decisions, risks, and progress.
Work with engineering partners to understand technical dependencies and tradeoffs, identify delivery risks, and agree on mitigation plans.
Write clear program plans, proposals, decision records, and updates tailored to the audience.
Build alignment across teams, resolve delivery issues with partners, and escalate blockers when needed.
Use data and stakeholder feedback to measure outcomes and recommend improvements.
Improve planning, tracking, and launch processes based on what teams need and lessons learned.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum requirements

3+ years of program management experience.
Experience delivering cross-functional software or systems programs from planning through launch.
Ability to turn complex information into clear plans, identify risks and dependencies, and recommend practical next steps.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating progress, decisions, and blockers to technical and business audiences.
Ability to work independently within an agreed scope, collaborate across teams and time zones, and seek support when needed.
Experience improving processes across multiple teams or functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with go-to-market or finance systems.
Experience partnering with engineering teams on internal software, systems integrations, or platform improvements.
Familiarity with software development processes and managing dependencies between systems.
Experience supporting launches, adoption, or process changes for internal users.

Engineering Program Manager, Internal Systems

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