Strategic TPM Program Leader

Optikos, LLC; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos in Wakefield, MA, is seeking a PMO Manager to lead and develop the Technical Program Management (TPM) team, establishing standards, processes, and best practices for consistent program execution. You will provide leadership, coaching, and direction to TPMs, aligning programs with business priorities and objectives.

You will oversee cross-functional initiatives, manage risk and resources, and report status to executives, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of proven experience leading and developing a team of Technical Program Managers.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs in a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Strong understanding of program governance, resource planning, budgeting, and financial management.
• Strategic thinking with strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of program and project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Strong risk management, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Proficiency with program and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Technical Program Management team, establishing clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards.
• Coach and mentor TPMs to strengthen program leadership, decision-making, communication, and execution capabilities.
• Establish and maintain program management methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices across the organization.
• Drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the TPM function.
• Evaluate team capacity, resource needs, and organizational priorities to effectively allocate TPM resources.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of TPM team members.
• Provide oversight and guidance for complex, cross-functional programs from initiation through execution and delivery.
• Ensure TPMs develop effective program roadmaps, schedules, resource plans, milestones, and performance measures.
• Monitor program health, risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and promote collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Product, and Business Development.
• Ensure programs remain aligned with business objectives and are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into program status, risks, resource requirements, and key decisions.
• Analyze program performance and identify opportunities to improve organizational efficiency, execution, and accountability.
• Establish meaningful program metrics and reporting to measure performance and outcomes.
• Partner with senior leadership on capacity planning, resource allocation, and long-term program priorities.
• Identify organizational barriers to successful program execution and implement solutions.
• Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the program management organization.

Skills

People leadership

Program governance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Decision making

Resource planning

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Optikos in Wakefield, MA, is seeking a PMO Manager to lead and develop the Technical Program Management (TPM) team, establishing standards, processes, and best practices for consistent program execution. You will provide leadership, coaching, and direction to TPMs, aligning programs with business priorities and objectives.

You will oversee cross-functional initiatives, manage risk and resources, and report status to executives, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.