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Job Title : Technical Program Management
Location: Texas, United States(Remote)
Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) to lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives while building and scaling a strong TPM organization. This leader will bring deep technical expertise, exceptional collaboration skills, and a strong execution mindset to drive delivery across large, cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who can translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable plans, while influencing stakeholders across product, engineering, design, and data science. This role plays a key part in shaping program strategy, managing risk, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
What Successful TPM Directors Bring
- A strong technical foundation, ideally with experience building highly scalable platforms, products, or services
- The ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and delivery risks throughout the program lifecycle
- Outstanding communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- A data-driven and structured approach to problem solving, paired with a collaborative delivery mindset
- Proven experience leading and developing teams of Technical Program Managers and establishing TPM best practices
- The ability to simplify complex technical concepts and guide informed decision-making across diverse audiences
- A strong focus on execution, accountability, follow-through, and results
- Exceptional cross-functional partnership skills, working effectively across organizations and reporting structures
- High emotional intelligence, strong listening skills, and empathy for teams and partners
Required Qualifications
- 7 years of experience in technical program management
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications
- 7 years of experience designing and delivering data-intensive, distributed computing solutions
- 3 years of experience building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
- 3 years of experience developing highly scalable mobile products and platforms
- 3 years of experience delivering B2B SaaS products
- 3 years of experience working in Agile delivery environments
- 3 years of experience leading large, complex programs with ownership of technical or business vision, cross-functional alignment, and delivery execution
- Experience building systems and solutions within regulated or compliance-driven environments
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science or Software Engineering
- MBA or Master’s degree in a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
Salary : $205,400 - $234,400