Program Manager - BPCI III

Cypress HCM; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,452 - 144,648; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM seeks an Engineering Program Manager for the Unified Platform in Identity & Administration. You will lead programs spanning Identity Platform and Education initiatives with the SPG, directly impacting how millions authenticate and access products securely.

You will partner with product, design, architecture, engineering, and business leaders to drive execution in a matrixed organization, translating complexity into business outcomes while balancing resources, sequencing, and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery across Identity Platform and SPG programs, coordinating across multiple engineering teams and organizations.
• Drive prioritization and trade-offs across resources, timelines, and scope, supporting intake requests from business units for Identity and maintaining waterline clarity.
• Own execution transparency by building and maintaining detailed program plans, tracking risks and dependencies, delivering status reporting.
• Build strategic partnerships with Product Management, Engineering, Design, Architecture, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Influence without authority across globally distributed teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Proactively manage risks using data-driven insights, creative problem-solving, and clear escalation paths.
• Participate in requirements, design, and architecture reviews while understanding dependencies and changes.
• Drive organizational improvements by streamlining processes and tooling efficiencies.
• Present confidently to audiences from individual contributors to executives, translating trade-offs into business context.

Skills

Technical PM

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Cloud environments

Communication skills

Stakeholder alignment

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

• Engineering Program Manager - BPCI III (Contract)
• Location: San Jose, CA 95110 (Hybrid)
• Duration: 8/17/2026 to 3/31/2027
• Team: ABP PgM US

Engineering Program Manager - BPCI III

Job Details

• Engineering Program Manager - BPCI III (Contract)
• Location: San Jose, CA 95110 (Hybrid)
• Duration: 8/17/2026 to 3/31/2027
• Team: ABP PgM US

Job Description

• Seeking a dynamic Engineering Program Manager to join Unified Platform organization within the Identity & Administration space. In this role, you will lead critical programs spanning Identity Platform and Education initiatives with the Student Product Group (SPG) — directly impacting how millions of students, educators, and enterprise users securely authenticate and access products globally.
• You will partner closely with product, design, architecture, engineering, and business leaders to drive execution excellence across a complex, matrixed organization. This role demands clear prioritization, sharp communication, and systems thinking — translating technical complexity into business outcomes while navigating trade-offs across resources, sequencing, and scope.
• If you are passionate about building scalable platforms, shaping the identity infrastructure, and making education more accessible through technology, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end program delivery across a portfolio of initiatives spanning Identity Platform and SPG programs, coordinating across multiple engineering teams and organizations simultaneously
• Drive prioritization and trade-offs across resources, timelines, and scope, supporting intake requests from business units for Identity and maintaining waterline clarity to ensure the right work gets done at the right time
• Own execution transparency by building and maintaining detailed program plans, tracking risks and dependencies, delivering status reporting, and serving as the primary point of contact for program details
• Build strategic partnerships with Product Management, Engineering, Design, Architecture, QA, and business stakeholders
• Influence without authority across globally distributed teams to drive alignment and execution
• Proactively manage risks using data-driven insights, creative problem-solving, and clear escalation paths
• Participate in requirements, design, and architecture reviews while maintaining an understanding of solutions, dependencies, and critical changes
• Drive organizational improvements by streamlining processes, introducing tooling efficiencies, and accelerating execution
• Present confidently to audiences ranging from individual contributors to executives, translating technical trade-offs into clear business context

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, or related disciplines
• 5+ years leading cross-functional technical programs
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent programs across teams and organizations
• Experience working in cloud or services-based environments with understanding of scalability, resiliency, and platform stability
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts across engineering, product, and business teams
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle processes
• Proficiency with Jira and program/portfolio management tools

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with identity and access management concepts including OAuth 2.0, Federated ID, SSO, SCIM, and authentication patterns
• Ability to engage in discussions around web development, cloud infrastructure, and microservices architecture
• Understanding of education technology workflows is a plus

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred

Pay Rate

$91.55/hour