Technical Program Manager – Virtual

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate technical programs spanning Engineering, Architecture, Product, Data/AI, Security, Operations, and external partners.

• Develop and sustain comprehensive plans that encompass engineering tasks, system and architecture dependencies, environments, milestones, estimates, testing, releases, and operational readiness.

• Determine critical paths and pinpoint risks or absent prerequisites.

• Evaluate technical designs, APIs, integrations, data flows, platform limitations, engineering estimates, and nonfunctional requirements.

• Facilitate coordination of dependencies across engineering teams, platforms, shared services, security, data, infrastructure, operations, vendors, and other collaborators.

• Propel delivery and release readiness through requirements, architecture, development, environments, testing, security and privacy controls, defects, release planning, cutover, and support preparedness.

• Recognize technical and delivery risks, evaluate their effects on schedule, quality, and cost, and drive corrective measures.

• Oversee program financials, resource and capacity assumptions, vendor expenditures, forecasts, and estimates for completion.

• Coordinate efforts across Agile teams and within the Product, Engineering, and operational lifecycles.

• Translate technical dependencies, risks, decisions, and financial implications for both technical and executive audiences.

• Preserve comprehensive program documentation, differentiating between commitments and assumptions or forecasts.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical project, program, or engineering delivery, including leadership of complex initiatives involving multiple technical teams and dependencies.

• Proficient understanding of software or systems architecture, system integrations and APIs, cloud or platform services, data dependencies, testing, and release methodologies.

• Experience in reviewing technical artifacts and posing informed inquiries about dependencies, sequencing, estimates, and delivery risks.

• Proven track record in resolving cross-team challenges involving Engineering, Architecture, Security, Data, Product, Platform Operations, or technical vendors.

• Knowledge of SDLC and product delivery methodologies, including Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and obstacles, drive decision-making, and support release readiness.

• Strong communication skills to convey complex technical information effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.

• Preferred experience in areas such as enterprise applications, APIs and integration, data platforms, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, identity, ERP, or platform modernization.

• Preferred background in engineering, systems analysis, quality engineering, technology operations, or another technology-centric discipline.

• Preferred experience in managing technical program budgets, vendor delivery, or resource and capacity forecasting.

• Familiarity with PPM, automation, or sanctioned AI tools utilized for program execution is advantageous.

• PMP, Agile, or relevant technical certifications are beneficial but not mandatory if equivalent experience is demonstrated.

• Must possess work authorization in the United States that does not currently or in the future necessitate visa sponsorship.

• Must successfully pass applicable background checks.

• Must conduct virtual interviews using video.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting from Day One.

• Wellbeing programs.

• Retirement plans with contribution matching.

• Generous paid time off.

• Parental leave.

• Opportunities for continuing education.

• Career advancement potential.

• Flexible work arrangements where feasible.

• Occasional travel to physical office locations may be necessary.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Ongoing education and training.