What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Program Manager position at Basil Systems?
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Hi, this is Eric 👋 We’re hiring a stellar Technical Program Manager to join our engineering org at Basil Systems.
The Role
At basil, we're seeking a Technical Program Manager to serve as the connective tissue between product strategy and engineering execution. As our engineering team grows and takes on increasingly diverse technical initiatives, we need someone who can ensure our product
vision translates into clear, documented engineering work while maintaining team
coordination across our fully remote team.
You'll partner closely with our product leadership to bridge the gap between strategic vision and tactical execution, acting as the first point of contact for engineering questions and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks as we continue to scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Clarify and document product requirements so engineers have complete context before development starts.
- Act as the go-to liaison between product and engineering, translating vision into clear, actionable specs.
- Coordinate across projects and teams to track dependencies, avoid duplication, and ensure smooth communication.
- Create lightweight processes and accountability systems that balance structure with startup speed.
- Support strategic planning by aligning the technical roadmap with product priorities and identifying capability gaps.
Role Requirements
- 3-5 years as TPM, preferably at early-stage startups (Series A-B)
- Deep technical fluency
- Exceptional written communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable building processes from scratch in ambiguous environments
- Experience with GitHub, issue tracking, and technical documentation
- Startup mentality—resourceful, scrappy, comfortable with uncertainty
Nice-to-Haves
- Former engineer who transitioned to TPM
- Background at small startups with right-sized process expectations Can proactively fill gaps without constant direction
This role might not be for you if...
- You're a heavy process advocate and want enterprise-grade Scrum or rigid methodologies
- You have a need for perfect clarity before taking action
- You have a big company mindset
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Health and vision benefits
- Attractive equity package
- Flexible work environment (remote-friendly)
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects that are helping bring life-saving medical products to market
- Be part of a mission-driven team solving real healthcare challenges at a critical scaling point
Our Culture
At Basil Systems, we value flexibility and support a distributed team. We actively employ and support remote team members across different geographies, allowing you to work when, where, and how you work best. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment for everyone. Our team is passionate about using technology to make a meaningful difference in healthcare.
How to Apply
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you'd be a great fit for our team, please send your resume and a brief introduction to engineering-jobs@basilsys.com.
Basil Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.