Manage and execute developer-facing grassroots programs (meetups workshops hackathons). Coordinate logistics timelines communications cross-functional partners and post-event follow-up. Turn goals into action plans identify and resolve blockers and improve repeatable processes to strengthen operational execution.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Grassroots Developer Programs Manager to help execute developer-facing community programs and activations including meetups workshops hackathons and other grassroots initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments can manage multiple priorities at once and enjoys turning ideas into well-run programs.
The ideal candidate is collaborative resourceful and dependable with strong project management instincts and a genuine curiosity for learning technical concepts relevant to developers. They do not need to be a technical guide but they should be eager to learn ask thoughtful questions and build credibility in a developer-focused environment over time.
This person should be comfortable working cross-functionally navigating ambiguity and creating structure where needed. Experience in startups or mid-sized companies may be especially valuable particularly for candidates who are also excited to apply that scrappy approach successfully inside a bigger organization.
Responsibilities:

• Drive implementation of developer initiatives and activations including meetups workshops hackathons code-alongs and events centered around developers
• Coordinate timelines logistics communications and participant follow-up across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with campaign community events evangelism and partner teams to ensure programs are well aligned and well driven
• Turn broad goals into clear action plans trackers and subsequent actions
• Identify risks gaps and blockers early and proactively work to resolve them
• Help bring together findings improve repeatable processes and give to a stronger operational foundation for grassroots efforts
• Represent the team professionally in both internal coordination and external-facing execution

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of proven experience in community field program event or grassroots execution roles
• Exceptional organizational skills with a confirmed system for leading multiple concurrent workstreams
• Proactive collaborator communication; does not wait to be asked for updates
• Collaborative clear working style with no tendency to operate in silos
• Strong follow-through and comfort owning detailed execution from planning through post-event reporting

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experiences:

• Experience working at a startup or mid-sized company where wearing multiple hats and building structure was part of the job
• Ability to take direction align to strategy and implement without needing to personally lead the strategy
• Team-first approach; motivated by program success and business impact rather than personal visibility
• Experience in developer technical community or events-based programs
• Experience supporting meetups workshops hackathons or grassroots community activations
• Comfort working within a larger company environment and navigating cross-functional stakeholders and process
• Ability to balance creativity with professionalism and alignment
• Comfortable raising risks blockers and trade-offs early

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
In Return:
Joining Arm means stepping into a career‑defining opportunity. You'll occupy a central role in the company's most critical initiatives. These initiatives build how Arm innovates scales and partners globally.
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the US without relying on sponsorship by Arm.
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Salary Range:
$145400-$196800 per year
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Accommodations at Arm
At Arm we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process please email [email protected] . To note by sending us the requested information you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list examples of support include breaks between interviews having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal regulatory tax or other considerations and where this is the case we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals and don't discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.