What are the responsibilities and job description for the TPM Manager position at SILAC Insurance Company?
TPM Manager
Department Overview: Solutions Engineering department is responsible for developing and maintaining the systems used for administering all aspects of annuity policies, including internal policy management systems and client facing portals. Engineers work closely with business stakeholders in developing solutions towards business needs and overall company strategic goals.
Job Overview: We are seeking a Manager of Technical Program Managers to lead a team of TPMs focused on delivering high-impact software engineering initiatives. This role is essential to scaling our engineering efforts, ensuring alignment across multiple product lines, and fostering best-in-class execution practices.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who blends deep technical acumen with program leadership, stakeholder management, and a passion for growing high-performing teams.
Job Details
What you'll do:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers working across multiple software engineering teams.
- Drive execution of complex, cross-functional programs across the full development lifecycle - from discovery to deployment.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and other cross-functional stakeholders to define program scope, milestones, and success metrics.
- Establish and evolve TPM frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve planning, reporting, and delivery velocity.
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively, resolving roadblocks to ensure consistent delivery of business objectives.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to engineering and product leadership, influencing technical roadmaps and resource prioritization.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and team empowerment.
- Provide regular status reports and presentations to executives, with a focus on high-level program strategy, outcomes, and risks.
Job Requirements
Key Competencies:
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong technical communication skills
- Attention to detail with a focus on data driven decision making
- Ability to adapt to changing technical requirements
Required
- 7 years of experience in technical program or project management roles, including 3 years in a people management capacity.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex software programs in agile environments.
- Strong technical background-able to understand engineering concepts, evaluate trade-offs, and communicate effectively with technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage conflict, and communicate with clarity at all levels of the organization.
- Experience working in matrixed or global engineering organizations.
Desired
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), microservices architectures, and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or Asana for program tracking and collaboration.
- PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications.
- Extensive experience in the Insurance or Finance industry, including knowledge of regulatory requirements, financial modeling, or claims automation software.
- Experience in leading digital transformation initiatives in the insurance or finance sectors.
- Familiarity with financial products, risk management systems, and compliance standards (e.g., Solvency II, GDPR).