Remote Technical Program Manager: Data & Security

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 148,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the U.S.

Up to 10% travel

Mission-focused project in national/Do

Cutting-edge data technologies

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a remote role in the United States, to drive complex engineering programs in the Manufacturing & Automotive sector. You will translate roadmaps into actionable plans, manage risk, and ensure on-time, quality releases while coordinating with DoW and federal customers.

Expect collaboration across data lake and big data technologies in a regulated, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in DoW cyber, Agile software development, or big data; 6 years with a Master's; or 12 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma
• 5+ years as a Technical Program Manager or equivalent in an Agile environment
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-team software programs
• Ability to lead through influence, driving decisions without direct authority
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures, including data lakes and big data technologies
• Experience working effectively with DoW or Federal Government customers
• Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Drive platform delivery cadence through monthly sprints and quarterly releases
• Convert roadmap priorities into sprint-ready backlog items with clear acceptance criteria
• Orchestrate the end-to-end release process from code-complete to deployment
• Map and sequence interdependencies between engineering teams to minimize schedule slips
• Maintain a risk register and drive resolution for technical and security risks
• Track program budget and forecasts to manage financial and schedule risks
• Establish reporting mechanisms to keep stakeholders aligned

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Cross-team coordination

Influence without authority

DoW government customers

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Data lakes

Big data technologies

Data architectures

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a remote role in the United States, to drive complex engineering programs in the Manufacturing & Automotive sector. You will translate roadmaps into actionable plans, manage risk, and ensure on-time, quality releases while coordinating with DoW and federal customers.

Expect collaboration across data lake and big data technologies in a regulated, data-driven environment.