Senior TPM Lead: AI Programs & Cross-Functional Delivery

Jobtailor; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sunnyvale seeks a Lead AI transformation and Technical Program Manager to drive large-scale programs with cross-functional teams. You will shape TPM best practices, manage dependencies and resources, and define goals and milestones, while mentoring teams and advancing operational excellence.

You will oversee automation initiatives, ensure robust engineering practices, and communicate progress to executives. Strong leadership and data-driven decision skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area; 6 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area; or 8 years’ related experience.
• Extensive experience in program management for large-scale, complex technical initiatives.
• Strong leadership to mentor teams and drive cross-functional collaboration across multiple workstreams.
• Proficiency in systems thinking and technical expertise in software, hardware, cloud infrastructure, and service management frameworks.
• Excellent communication to align stakeholders and deliver updates.
• Analytical, data-driven problem solving.
• Ability to develop scalable, repeatable processes to improve operational excellence.
• Preferred: Project Management Certification.
• Preferred: Master’s in MBA with specialization and 4 years’ experience in product design.
• Preferred: Supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI transformation to shape TPM best practices.
• Plan and execute large-scale technical programs.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and resource allocation.
• Define program goals, stage gates, and critical paths.
• Drive clarity and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure sound technical practices across engineering solutions.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve issues.
• Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement.
• Implement automation to enhance program efficiency.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders and executives.
• Manage a team of technical program managers.
• Advance operational excellence and innovation.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Systems Thinking

Analytical Problem-Solving

Data-Driven Decision Making

Automation

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related area

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area (strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems)

Tools

Project Management Certification

Job description

Jobtailor in Sunnyvale seeks a Lead AI transformation and Technical Program Manager to drive large-scale programs with cross-functional teams. You will shape TPM best practices, manage dependencies and resources, and define goals and milestones, while mentoring teams and advancing operational excellence.

You will oversee automation initiatives, ensure robust engineering practices, and communicate progress to executives. Strong leadership and data-driven decision skills are essential for success.