Sr. Technical Program Manager

ZipRecruiter; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in California is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex technical BAA/SBIR programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include overseeing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and improve program delivery while working closely with senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years managing complex and cross-functional technical projects.
• PMI certification required.
• Experience with BAA/SBIR projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex technical BAA/SBIR programs using Agile methodologies.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans for BAA/SBIR projects.
• Drive sprint planning and backlog management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Time Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Lead, manage, and deliver complex technical BAA/SBIR programs utilizing Agile and Scrum methodologies, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals.

Maintain a clear understanding of the business landscape, including market dynamics, competitors, and industry trends relevant to the program area.

Align program goals with the organization's overall strategy and objectives.

Oversee the integration of technologies into existing business processes, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and deliver expected outcomes.

Develop and manage detailed project plans for BAA/SBIR projects, including scope, schedule, resources, risks, and budget; ensuring projects remain within financial boundaries while delivering expected results.

Drive sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog management to promote continuous program delivery and improvement.

Lead cross-functional Agile teams in developing solutions, fostering collaboration, innovation, and efficient execution.

Provide regular status updates to senior management and stakeholders on program progress, milestones, potential challenges, and key achievements, including the business impact.

Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.

Apply PMBOK framework alongside Agile practices to manage the project lifecycle, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-6 years managing complex and cross-functional technical projects
• PMI certification
• B.S. in Engineering or related technical degree
• Ability to develop government budgets
• Experience with BAA/SBIR projects
• Familiarity with DFAR is a plus

Skills

• Excellent communication, leadership, project management, risk management, stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, adaptability, critical thinking, decision making, and time management skills.
• Exceptional ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.