Technical Program Director ( AdTech experience required)

Pixalate, Inc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package

Monthly Internet Reimbursement

Casual, Remote Work Environment

Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development

Job summary

Pixalate, Inc is seeking a Technical Program Director to drive execution across engineering teams. In this hybrid role in Virginia or New York, you will oversee project planning and execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time while managing team dynamics effectively.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of technical project management experience, particularly in software development. The role demands strong communication skills and an ability to navigate complex technical environments.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and a casual, remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical project management experience in software development environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time and within scope.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates to executives and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business objectives.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Technical project management

Software development lifecycle understanding

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Risk management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Technical Program Director

Location: Hybrid In VA or NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive execution across our engineering teams in the US. You'll work closely with development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams to deliver projects on time while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders across multiple time zones. This role requires someone who can navigate technical complexity, remove blockers, and keep distributed teams aligned.

What You'll Do

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables
• Manage resource allocation and task prioritization across engineering teams
• Track progress and adjust plans based on changing requirements
• Ensure consistent delivery cadence across multiple projects

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Provide regular status updates to executives and key stakeholders
• Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business objectives
• Manage expectations and negotiate scope, timeline, and resource trade-offs
• Maintain transparent communication across international teams

Team Coordination & Collaboration

• Facilitate team meetings and status sync-ups across multiple time zones
• Remove blockers to enable team productivity
• Foster collaboration between development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams
• Drive knowledge sharing and documentation across distributed teams

Risk & Process Management

• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Track dependencies across multiple projects and teams
• Establish and optimize project management best practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on team feedback

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical project management experience in software development environments
• Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time and within scope
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Experience managing projects across distributed teams and multiple time zones
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to navigate technical discussions with engineering teams
• Experience with project management tools and documentation practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in ad tech, fraud prevention, or cybersecurity domains
• Experience managing infrastructure or data engineering projects
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and dependency tracking
• Experience implementing process improvements that drive measurable efficiency gains

What We Offer

• A Competitive Compensation Package
• Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Casual, Remote Work EnvironmentialHours
• Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development
• Being part of a high-performing global team that wants to win and have fun doing it