Senior Technical Program Manager

United Talent Agency, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

United Talent Agency, LLC in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional technology programs that drive efficiency and scale. You will partner with Technology, Product, Finance, and Operations to influence executives and engineering teams.

Applicants should have deep program management experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to operate in ambiguity while delivering large initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, including at least 4 years in a Technical Program Manager role.
• Strong technical background with understanding of system architecture and data flows.
• Proven track record delivering large cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with software engineering collaboration and modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale technology programs across multiple workstreams.
• Define scope, success criteria, and roadmaps with engineering, product, and business leaders.
• Establish governance, status reporting, risk tracking, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies and drive decision-making across business units.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business impacts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks; escalate when needed and drive solutions.
• Define and communicate key program metrics to measure progress and outcomes.
• Provide executive-ready reporting to senior and C-level stakeholders.
• Roll up sleeves to clarify requirements and remove blockers to maintain momentum.

Skills

Program management

Technical fluency

Executive communication

Ambiguity handling

Cloud platforms

Data systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Job description

UTA seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology programs that support UTA's rapidly evolving business. In this role, you will partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Product, Finance, and Operations to deliver large-scale initiatives that drive efficiency, scale, and innovation across the agency. The ideal candidate brings deep program management expertise, strong technical fluency, and a proven ability to operate in ambiguity while influencing both engineering teams and executive leadership.

The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $190,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, multi-phase technology programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and on-time delivery.

• Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to define scope, success criteria, and program roadmaps across multiple workstreams.

• Establish and drive program governance, including status reporting, dependency and risk tracking, and stakeholder communication.

• Proactively identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, ensuring accountability, alignment, and efficient decision-making across business units.

• Translate complex technical concepts and trade-offs into clear business impacts and recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.

• Anticipate, surface, and mitigate risks, escalating when needed while driving solutions independently and decisively.

• Define, track, and communicate key program metrics to measure progress, velocity, quality, and outcomes.

• Provide clear, executive-ready communication and reporting to senior and C-level stakeholders.

• Roll up your sleeves when necessary-diving into technical details, clarifying requirements, and removing blockers to maintain momentum.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, including at least 4 years in a dedicated Technical Program Manager role.

• Strong technical background with the ability to understand system architecture, data flows, integration patterns, and engineering trade-offs.

• Proven track record delivering large, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Demonstrated experience working closely with software engineering and product teams; familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and modern collaboration/tooling.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment at all levels of the organization, including executives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort using data and metrics to inform decisions and prioritize work.

• Bias for action and ownership; operates as a driver of outcomes rather than a coordinator of tasks.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data systems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka).

• Ability to present to executive audiences with clarity and confidence, tailoring the depth of technical detail to the audience.

• Exposure to AI/ML or enterprise data initiatives is preferred.

• Experience in media, entertainment, or similarly fast-moving industries is preferred.

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies

• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence

• The opportunity to do the best work of your career

• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

• Competitive programs to support your well-being

• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.