Staff, Technical Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and

401(k) with company match and stock

Paid time off including sick, parental

Life insurance and disability benefits

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff, Technical Program Manager to join a leader in Retail & Consumer Goods. This remote role focuses on translating product requirements into technical designs, aligning multiple workstreams, and driving scalable operational excellence across the organization.

You will lead high-visibility programs, strengthen launch readiness, and improve program discipline through structured execution and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/engineering or related field, with 5 years of experience or 7 years in related roles.
• Proven experience with program management techniques, tools, and frameworks for complex initiatives.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and align cross-functional teams effectively.
• In-depth understanding of software design, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture principles.
• Expertise in Agile methodology and a commitment to process improvement.
• Strong communication skills to clearly present complex information and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define program goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths aligned with strategic objectives
• Manage cross-functional dependencies to support effective program execution
• Translate product requirements into actionable technical designs and system architectures
• Monitor program progress and develop risk mitigation plans to maintain quality
• Establish processes for launch readiness and operational excellence, including monitoring frameworks
• Communicate program status and updates effectively to diverse stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying synergies and proposing automation solutions

Skills

Degree in CS/IT/engineering

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cloud architecture

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff, Technical Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

This role will lead complex technical programs that support strategic business objectives and require tight coordination across product, engineering, and operational stakeholders. The ideal candidate will translate product requirements into technical designs, establish clear execution plans, and keep multiple workstreams aligned through delivery. This is a high-visibility opportunity to strengthen launch readiness, improve program discipline, and drive scalable operational excellence across the organization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 - $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define program goals, deliverables, schedules, and critical paths aligned with strategic objectives
• Manage cross-functional dependencies to support effective program execution
• Translate product requirements into actionable technical designs and system architectures
• Monitor program progress and develop risk mitigation plans to maintain quality
• Establish processes for launch readiness and operational excellence, including monitoring frameworks
• Communicate program status and updates effectively to diverse stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying synergies and proposing automation solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, with 5 years of relevant experience or 7 years of experience in related roles
• Strong experience with program management techniques, tools, and frameworks for complex initiatives
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders effectively and align cross-functional teams
• In-depth understanding of software design, cloud infrastructure, and system architecture principles
• Expertise in Agile methodology and a commitment to process improvement
• Strong communication skills to clearly present complex information and engage stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match and stock purchase options
• Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Educational assistance program covering tuition and fees for various degree programs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.