Technical Program Manager

Motion Recruitment; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k)

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to support a large-scale Google Cloud Platform modernization program in a hybrid Dallas, TX setting. The TPM will drive end-to-end delivery across Data Delivery, AI/ML, and Cross Workstream tracks, collaborating with senior stakeholders and partners.

The role requires strong RAID governance, budget tracking, and executive reporting, with hands-on agile delivery across multiple workstreams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management leading complex technology programs from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain program governance artifacts including KPI scorecards, RAID, and dependency status.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

RAID

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

GCP

AI tools Claude

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Technical Program Manager – Google Cloud Platform Modernization

12 Month Contract (Possible Extension or Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Hybrid (Client located in Dallas, TX)

* Must be able to work on a W-2

* Must be local to Dallas, TX

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Technical Program Managers (TPMs) to support a large-scale Google Cloud Platform (GCP) modernization program spanning three workstreams: Data Delivery, AI/ML Insights, and Cross Workstream. TPMs will collaborate closely with internal workstream leads, technology partners, and executive stakeholders to drive program delivery, governance, and cross-program integration.

Role Summary

TPMs will be embedded within the GCP PMO under the direction of the GCP Program Lead, aligned to a specific track (e.g., Data Delivery, AI/ML, Cross Program Integration, Infrastructure, or Google Transformation). Each TPM is responsible for end-to-end program management execution within their track and contributes to overall program governance, agile delivery cadence, and continuous improvement efforts.

Reporting & Program Health

• Own and maintain Steerco decks including workstream status, KPI scorecards, RAID highlights, and dependency status
• Develop and publish weekly program health scorecards with RAG status (Scope, Schedule, Quality, Resources)
• Produce weekly workstream status reports in coordination with workstream leads and maintain effective multi-level status communication
• Prepare monthly executive summaries for program sponsors
• Maintain version-controlled program baselines updated after every major change

Finance & Resource Management

• Track actuals vs. plan by workstream; ensure alignment to approved AOP budget
• Flag and escape budget variances and risks proactively
• Generate and maintain project forecasts in PM systems, monitor resource needs
• Facilitate resource coordination and efficient allocation for well-supported teams
• Maintain dependency register for other programs, including committed deliverables and dates
• Own escalation path for delivery risks impacting downstream program timelines
• Drive cross-program governance forum cadence and ownership
• Promote cross-team collaboration to mitigate dependencies and foster integration and delivery
• Develop and maintain program management plan (kick-offs, milestone gates, execution rhythm)
• Drive sprint and release planning across all workstreams; advance agile methodologies
• Facilitate quarterly planning and strategic dependency management
• Lead milestone gate reviews with clear Go / No-Go criteria
• Ensure agile team alignment toward program goals; track and ensure follow-through on action items

RAID Management

• Maintain risk register with scoring, mitigation ownership, and resolution dates
• Manage active issue log, escalation path, and resolve impediments
• Document and validate assumptions; maintain decision log with rationale and approvers
• Elevate cross-program risks and conduct weekly RAID reviews with timely escalation

Vendor & Quality Management

• Manage and select external vendors; coordinate with delivery partners
• Oversee quality standards through testing and validation
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management leading complex, large-scale technology programs from conception to completion
• Demonstrated experience supporting GCP-based modernization programs in data, AI/ML, or infrastructure workstreams
• Strong Tech Ops background: infrastructure operations, platform provisioning, IT operations delivery
• Experience managing cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams and external vendors
• Expertise in RAID, governance frameworks, and executive reporting
• Experience with budget tracking, financial management (AOP), project forecasting, and resource actualization
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills up to C-suite level
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects with exceptional leadership across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with program management tools: Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalent
• Proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Claude or equivalent)
• Strong advocate for agile principles with hands-on experience driving agile delivery across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCP services: BigQuery, Looker, Spanner, Kong AI Gateway, or GML frameworks
• Familiarity with ML pipeline delivery and BI modernization programs
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
• Experience in managed services or MSP-driven delivery model

You Will Receive The Following Benefits:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.