Job Title: Technical Program Manager
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USA
Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead strategic technology initiatives across engineering, product, and business teams. The TPM will be responsible for program planning, execution, and stakeholder communication, ensuring the delivery of large-scale programs on time and within scope. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and exceptional communication skills. This role requires a strategic thinker with proven experience in managing complex programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, plan, and execute large, complex technical programs spanning multiple engineering and product teams.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and business stakeholders to align program goals with organizational priorities.
- Develop detailed project roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics; track progress through effective dashboards and reports.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and remove blockers to ensure smooth delivery.
- Lead regular program reviews and executive updates, providing transparency into program status, dependencies, and issues.
- Establish and enforce best practices in program management, documentation, and communication.
- Partner with architecture and engineering teams to assess technical feasibility and optimize design for scalability and performance.
- Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and vendor coordination as needed.
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models).
- Mentor and guide junior program/project managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
Key Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 15+ years in technology roles, with at least 7+ years in program or project management.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud technologies, and system architecture.
- Proven ability to manage programs with multiple interdependencies and distributed teams.
- Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and/or scaled agile frameworks (SAFe).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and similar program management platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with global teams and senior executives.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Experience Required: 15+ Years
Location: [Remote]
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract Visa:
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead strategic, cross-functional technology initiatives. The TPM will drive program planning, execution, delivery, and stakeholder communication across engineering, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical background, exceptional communication skills, and proven experience in delivering large-scale, complex programs on time and within scope.
Key Responsibilities
Define, plan, and execute large, complex technical programs spanning multiple engineering and product teams.
Collaborate with engineering, product management, and business stakeholders to align program goals with organizational priorities.
Develop detailed project roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics; track progress through effective dashboards and reports.
Identify and mitigate risks, resolve conflicts, and remove blockers to ensure smooth delivery.
Lead regular program reviews and executive updates, providing transparency into program status, dependencies, and issues.
Establish and enforce best practices in program management, documentation, and communication.
Partner with architecture and engineering teams to assess technical feasibility and optimize design for scalability and performance.
Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and vendor coordination as needed.
Drive continuous improvement in delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models).
Mentor and guide junior program/project managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 15+ years in technology roles, with at least 7+ years in program or project management.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), cloud technologies, and system architecture.
Proven ability to manage programs with multiple interdependencies and distributed teams.
Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and/or scaled agile frameworks (SAFe).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and similar program management platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience working with global teams and senior executives.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification (CSM, SAFe Agilist).
Experience in managing programs in domains like Cloud, Data, AI/ML, or Enterprise Software.
Hands-on technical background as a developer, architect, or systems engineer.
Key Attributes
Strategic and result-oriented mindset.
Ability to balance technical depth with business acumen.
Strong leadership and influencing capabilities.
Adaptable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Example Titles: Senior Technical Program Manager | Principal Program Manager | Director Technical Programs
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