Lead Program Manager Developer Education

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Grab is seeking a Lead Program Manager to build and manage developer education initiatives in Indonesia. The role typically requires strong program management experience, stakeholder coordination, curriculum or community development, and an understanding of software developers and technical ecosystems. Candidates should be comfortable working across product, engineering, marketing, partnerships, and external developer communities. Excellent communication, planning, analytical, and presentation skills are expected, along with the ability to define goals, track outcomes, manage budgets, and deliver programs at scale. Experience in developer relations, technical education, technology communities, or ecosystem growth would be valuable. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and familiarity with Southeast Asia’s technology landscape, are likely advantageous.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company headquartered in Singapore, operating across mobility, deliveries, digital payments, financial services, and business services. Through its superapp, Grab connects consumers, driver- and merchant-partners, and businesses in markets including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Indonesia is one of Grab’s largest and most important markets, with extensive operations in ride-hailing, food delivery, logistics, and financial technology. The company employs teams in engineering, product development, operations, commercial growth, data, finance, and corporate functions. Grab promotes technology-driven inclusion and aims to expand access to everyday services and digital financial tools. A developer education role would support the broader technology ecosystem by helping developers learn, connect with Grab, and build skills relevant to the company’s platforms and regional digital economy.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied career opportunities across Java, Bali, Sumatra, Batam, and other islands. Jakarta, on Java, is the main hub for technology, finance, consulting, logistics, and multinational employers, while Bandung and Yogyakarta have strong startup, creative, and education communities. Bali attracts work in tourism, hospitality, digital services, and remote-friendly businesses. Batam is important for manufacturing, technology, and Singapore-linked operations; Surabaya is a major commercial and logistics center. Indonesian culture is generally community-oriented, with diverse regional traditions, food, and religions. Living costs range from moderate to high depending on the city, and traffic can be significant in Jakarta. Foreign employees usually need employer sponsorship for a work visa and residence permit; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation commonly involves employment documentation, health checks, housing research, insurance, and tax registration.