What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Program Manager position at Qcells North America?
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Technical Program Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional programs that drive the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in computer science or electrical engineering, combined with proven experience managing complex software initiatives at scale within cloud environments. This role will be based in Santa Clara, California.
Responsibilities
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Technical Program Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional programs that drive the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in computer science or electrical engineering, combined with proven experience managing complex software initiatives at scale within cloud environments. This role will be based in Santa Clara, California.
Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale, complex cloud software development programs from concept through delivery.
- Partner closely with engineering, product, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment, efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies, ensuring on-time and high-quality execution.
- Drive cross-functional communication and alignment between technical and business stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve program-level risks, conflicts, and interdependencies proactively.
- Champion continuous improvement and scalable processes across teams to optimize execution and delivery.
- Provide executive-level visibility through reporting, dashboards, and structured program governance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS) or Electrical Engineering (EE).
- 7–10 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, including managing enterprise-scale or cloud software programs.
- Proven experience developing software and/or managing programs in Cloud Software Development (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships across engineering, product, and leadership teams.
- Travel may be required up to 10%.
- Relevant domain experience in the Renewable Energy industry.
- Industry certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Experience working in a multi-time-zone, multi-cultural environment.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility
Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.
- This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000