Sr Technical Program Manager

Wayne Fueling Systems LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) in Austin, TX, is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex software releases spanning multiple products and engineering teams. You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, quality, security, and DevOps to drive predictable execution and scalable program management practices.

The role requires 8+ years in technical program management or related areas, with strong communication skills and a bachelor’s degree in CS or a related field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Technical Program Management or related technical role.
• Experience leading complex software programs across multiple teams.
• Strong communication and leadership with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Software Release Planning & Execution for complex releases across products and teams.
• Dependency, Change & Risk Management for cross-product initiatives.
• Release Governance & Leadership visibility with dashboards and executive reporting.
• Establish scalable program management processes and improve delivery predictability.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven reporting

Release management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

SAFe

CI/CD

Jira

Job description

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They're the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. We are #EnergizedByGrowth. DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex software releases spanning multiple products and engineering teams. This role will provide the systems-level program leadership needed to connect scope, technical dependencies, release milestones, risks, and readiness across the Software organization. The Senior TPM will work closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Quality, Security, and DevOps to drive predictable execution, provide data-driven visibility to leadership, and help establish scalable software program management practices as the organization continues to mature.

Responsibilities:

• Software Release Planning & Execution Own integrated planning and execution for complex software releases spanning multiple products, platforms, and engineering teams. Establish and drive release milestones, critical paths, cross-team commitments, and readiness criteria from development through production. Partner with engineering and technical leaders to translate release scope and technical constraints into executable plans.
• Dependency, Change & Risk Management Identify and manage cross-product technical dependencies, integration points, risks, and blockers that impact release outcomes. Assess the impact of scope, architecture, technical, and schedule changes and drive appropriate mitigation or recovery plans. Drive resolution of cross-team issues and escalates material risks and trade-offs with clear impact and options.
• Release Governance & Leadership Visibility Establish objective visibility into release health, milestones, dependencies, risks, scope changes, and key decisions through program dashboards, metrics, and reporting. Lead release and readiness reviews and provide concise, data-driven executive reporting that surfaces program health, critical risks, trade-offs, and decisions needed. Drive accountability for decisions, actions, and cross-team commitments through closure.
• Program Management Excellence Define and mature scalable software program and release management processes and operating rhythms. Establish consistent practices for planning, milestone management, dependency and risk management, change control, and release readiness. Use execution data, dashboards, metrics, and retrospectives to identify systemic bottlenecks and improve software delivery predictability.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, Software Engineering, or a related technical role, with experience leading complex software programs across multiple teams. Strong understanding of software development and release lifecycles, with the technical acumen to understand system architecture, integration dependencies, and engineering trade-offs. Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complex cross-team dependencies and risks, and drive programs to successful outcomes without direct authority. Demonstrated experience developing program dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting that translate complex program information into clear insights, risks, and decisions for leadership. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with complex software platforms involving multiple products, services, or hardware/software integrations.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience incorporating software security requirements, vulnerabilities, security assessments, or security readiness into software development and release processes.
• Experience helping establish or mature technical program management or software release management practices.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in this role means complex software releases are managed as integrated technical programs rather than collections of individual team plans. Cross-product dependencies and risks are identified early, teams have clear milestones and accountability, and leaders have timely, data-driven visibility into release health, readiness, risks, and decisions needed to deliver with greater predictability.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.