Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursements

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering to align cross‑team efforts across strategic software initiatives. This remote role focuses on systematizing dependencies, surfacing risks early, and improving execution and reporting in a fast‑paced tech environment.

You will automate program workflows using Jira and AI tools, partner with engineering leaders, and enable clearer decision‑making as the team scales. Compensation ranges from $180k to $240k per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program or project management in engineering or tech organizations.
• 3+ years in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Proven ability to build scalable coordination systems.
• Experience in fast-paced, evolving organizations.
• Technical understanding of dependencies and SDLC.
• Proficiency with Jira and reporting tools.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for automation.
• Strong written communication and ability to influence without authority.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Track programs that cross team or domain boundaries from kickoff to completion.
• Map and maintain dependencies between teams, flagging risks early.
• Develop a visibility system for engineering status and updates.
• Automate coordination tasks using tools like Jira and AI agents.
• Facilitate cross-team communication through planning syncs and updates.
• Resolve stalled dependencies by engaging the right leads.
• Provide accurate engineering inputs for PMO reporting.
• Support managers with tracking and goal reviews for initiatives.
• Measure and optimize coordination efficiency as team count grows.
• Document processes for cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Program management leadership

Cross-team coordination

Stakeholder alignment

Written communication

Ambiguity navigation

Tools

Jira

Reporting tools

AI automation tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will own the coordination of complex engineering programs that span multiple teams, ensuring work moves from kickoff through completion with clarity and accountability. You will build scalable systems for tracking dependencies, surfacing risks early, and keeping stakeholders aligned as the organization grows. The position will partner closely with engineering leaders, managers, and cross-functional contributors to improve execution, reporting, and overall coordination efficiency.

You will also help automate program management workflows, strengthen visibility into engineering status, and support goal tracking and review processes for key initiatives. Success in this role will come from turning ambiguity into structured action, enabling faster decision-making, and improving how teams collaborate across the software development lifecycle.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $180,000 – $240,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Track all programs that cross team or domain boundaries from kickoff to completion
• Map and maintain dependencies between teams, flagging risks early
• Develop a visibility system for engineering status and updates
• Automate coordination tasks using tools like Jira and AI agents
• Facilitate cross-team communication through planning syncs and updates
• Resolve stalled dependencies by engaging the right leads
• Provide accurate engineering inputs for PMO reporting
• Support managers with tracking and goal reviews for initiatives
• Measure and optimize coordination efficiency as team count grows
• Document processes for cross-team collaboration

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program or project management within engineering or technology organizations
• 3+ years of experience at a B2B SaaS company
• Proven ability to build lasting coordination systems
• Experience in fast-paced, evolving organizations
• Technical understanding of dependencies and the software development lifecycle
• Expertise in Jira and reporting tools
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for automation
• Demonstrated influence without authority in cross-functional teams
• Strong written communication skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Health benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursements
• Additional country-specific benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.