Senior Technical Program Manager (f/m/d)

Contentful; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious tech company is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex initiatives and drive strategic alignment across teams. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in program management and technical expertise to ensure successful execution of projects that reshape digital experiences. You will collaborate with engineering and product teams, manage dependencies, and proactively address challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Stock Options

Fertility and family building benefits

Generous paid time off

Personal annual education budget

Wellbeing stipend

Monthly communication stipend

New hire office equipment stipend

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Technical Program Management with large-scale projects.
• Strong technical background in AI/ML and program management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex technical initiatives.
• Drive alignment and communication across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical Program Management

AI/ML

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Agile Methodologies

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Asana

Confluence

Miro

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Technical Program Manager (f/m/d) to drive strategic programs, align cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful execution of complex technical initiatives within the Product Development (“ProdDev”) organization.

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will be a subject matter expert in your respective Program, which represents a strategic theme within the organization. You will drive technical initiatives within this theme, working closely with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment, effective execution, and clear and consistent communication.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining program scope, managing dependencies, identifying risks, and driving stakeholder alignment across multiple teams. As the principal driver of program success, you will provide stability and continuity, ensuring sustained focus on program goals over time. You will proactively anticipate information and collaboration needs, including considerations for security, legal, pricing, and customer success (CSMs), enabling seamless execution and informed decision-making. Through your proactive communication and cross-functional coordination, you will keep all stakeholders moving in the same direction toward a shared vision of success.

What to expect?

• Lead end-to-end program execution of complex technical initiatives, ensuring timely and successful delivery while maintaining alignment with program goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to define program requirements and turn strategic objectives into detailed, measurable, and well-structured program plans.
• Identify and mitigate dependencies and risks, resolve roadblocks, and proactively address technical and operational challenges.
• Drive alignment and communication across cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity on program objectives, deliverables, and expected timelines.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and success metrics for program performance.
• Manage external vendors and stakeholders as needed.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you need to be successful?

• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management ideally on large-scale technical projects with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead a large amount of cross-functional stakeholders, including senior stakeholders.
• Strong technical background in AI/ML (preferred), and/or experience in one or more of the following: Automations, Workflows, Personalization, Analytics.
• Experience managing multiple, complex technical programs simultaneously. You are expert at anticipating and quickly surfacing risks and roadblocks, identifying solutions, aligning relevant stakeholders, then leading the group to action and resolution.
• Ability to work through ambiguity, guiding stakeholders to clarity, alignment, and concrete plans and decisions.
• Proficiency in program management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with project management tools - JIRA (essential), Asana, Confluence, Miro or similar (nice to have).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience in SaaS, cloud computing, or AI industries.
• PMP, Prince, or Agile certifications.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

What's in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences.
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company.
• Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days.
• Time off to care for and focus on your growing family.
• Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career.
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties.
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health.
• A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.

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Who are we?

Contentful is the intelligent composable content platform that unlocks all of an organization’s digital content to deliver impactful customer experiences, making content a strategic business asset. The Contentful Platform, Contentful Studio, and the Contentful Ecosystem combine the flexibility of composable content with the intelligence of AI, empowering digital teams to drive business momentum through collaboration, speed, and scale. Contentful powers innovative content experiences across brands, regions, and channels for organizations around the world, including nearly 30% of the Fortune 500. Nearly 800 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, and distributed around the world.

Everyone is welcome here!

“Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us!

If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.