Yext
Director, Technical Project Management
New York, NY · Director
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$7,640 more — $224,640 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $224,640 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer and Information Systems Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer and Information Systems Managers (11-3021) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- As a key leader within our Enterprise Systems and Technology organization, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale systems such as Salesforce, Zuora, and integrated Financial Systems.
- The ideal candidate is a seasoned Agile expert who can navigate the complexities of a fast-paced SaaS environment, balancing hands-on Jira mastery with high-level strategic roadmap execution.
- Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee's job performance (results and impact) over time.
Responsibilities
- Lead Large-Scale Implementations: Drive the strategy and execution for major system rollouts and migrations (Salesforce, Zuora, ERP), ensuring seamless integration across the lead-to-cash lifecycle.
- Master the Agile Lifecycle: Act as the lead Scrum Master for technical workstreams, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure high-velocity, high-quality delivery.
- Cross-Functional Orchestration: Partner with Finance, GTM IT, and Engineering leadership to align technical roadmaps with overarching business goals and growth initiatives.
- Risk & Resource Management: Proactively identify bottlenecks, manage resource allocation, and mitigate risks across multiple concurrent workstreams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop project management best practices in the team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Strategic Implementation Lead: Experience managing the "Triple Constraint" (scope, time, cost) for projects involving multi-million dollar budgets and global footprints.
- Yext is seeking a high-impact Director of Technical Program & Project Management to lead our most critical enterprise-wide software implementations.
- This role offers a unique opportunity to build scalable processes and lead cross-functional teams through transformative technology shifts.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Technical Program/Project Management, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity within a public SaaS company.
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations, particularly the "Lead-to-Cash" process and its technical dependencies.
- Leadership experience with a proven ability to partner cross-functionally and on an international, cross-cultural basis.
Nice to have
- CSM (Certified Scrum Master) or PMP-ACP is highly preferred.
- Agile Authority: Expert-level knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Compensation
- Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee's job performance (results and impact) over time.
- Annual Base Pay Range
- $217,000 - $325,000 USD
Benefits
- Thousands of brands in financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food rely on Yext to win across AI and traditional search.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide transparent, data-driven updates to executive leadership regarding project health, timelines, and ROI on system investments.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
Company info
- Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work globally by Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®.
- The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search.
- By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.
- AI is changing how customers find brands, and
Equal opportunity
- Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities.
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