Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above. 

About Life360

At Life360, we’re on a mission to simplify safety so families can live fully. Everyday more than 33 million members across 195 countries trust us to protect and connect their loved ones at home, on the road, and on the go.

From real-time location updates to keep everyone coordinated, to Crash Detection and 24/7 Roadside Assistance, Life360 is designed to free families from everyday worries. Our range of Driving Safety, Digital Safety, Location Safety, and Personal Safety features are there to keep our members safe every step of the way.

Life360 has more than 400 (and growing!) remote-first employees.

In 2021, Life360 acquired Tile, the pioneer in finding technology, and Jiobit, one of the top real-time location monitoring platforms for families. These expanded offerings mark an important step forward towards achieving our vision of being the world's leading platform for people, pets and things.

We value having a diverse and inclusive community from many backgrounds, so even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!

About the Job

Life360 is looking for an experienced leader to head up our Program Management team. Reporting to the Sr Director of Engineering Operations, this role will be responsible for ensuring all programs across the company meet their objectives while delivering on time and on budget. You and your team will be the primary drivers of defining and evolving our SDLC and internal processes to optimize how work gets done. You will work with cross functional partners across the organization, and will be responsible for presenting updates to executive leadership. You will own the engineering roadmap and be responsible for tying our strategic vision to day-to-day execution.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for ensuring all programs across the company meet their objectives while delivering on-time, on budget and with high quality.
• Manage the Program Management team and oversee all programs across the organization.
• Define and refine PMO roles and responsibilities to reflect the stage and needs of the organization. Own the long term roadmap of the PMO department.
• Propose, develop and implement improvements to the SDLC to scale up the organization based on evolving needs.
• Introduce new tools and practices to encourage efficiency and predictability.
• Define company wide metrics and KPIs and set up mechanisms to track and report on them.
• Give periodic updates to executive leadership on program progress.
• Be a proactive problem-solver helping teams to side-step blockers, foresee issues before they arise, and limit predictable issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience. Technical degree preferred.
• 10 years of industry experience in fast-paced tech companies, managing the delivery of large, technically complex programs in a program/project management or related role.
• 5 years of experience managing a team or department of program managers, or related area. Experience building up or significantly growing a PMO team strongly desired.
• Experience delivering mobile applications and/or consumer hardware desired.
• Superior communications skills: interpersonal, written, and presentation
• Superior organizational skills: notes, formal documentation, task assignment
• Proven ability to understand and breakdown complex, multifaceted programs and projects into manageable pieces, organize cross-functionally and drive execution
• Comfortable with ambiguity and starting from "scratch"
• Experience with program management tools (JIRA, Aha, Smartsheets, etc) preferred.
• Experience working as part of a team, using analytical, problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and follow industry trends
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a growing department and cross-functionally with members at all levels of the organization

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year & paid Holiday Shutdown
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference 

• Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust. 
• Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
• Members Over Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families. 
• High Intensity High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done. 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.

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Since the majority of our staff is located on the US West Coast, our primary working hours will be 9-4pm PST