Technical Program Manager

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Houston, TX to lead end-to-end initiatives spanning modernization, cloud transformation, and digital innovation. You will craft roadmaps, manage scope, budgets, and milestones, and align cross-functional teams across architecture, engineering, product, and security.

The role emphasizes governance, KPI reporting, and executive-level communication, with a focus on agile and hybrid delivery models to drive delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end programs across modern tech stacks.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into technical plans.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP and cloud-native deployments.
• Strong governance, risk management, and KPI reporting capabilities.
• Hands-on with DevOps, CI/CD, and release management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for modernization, cloud transformation, and digital innovation.
• Develop roadmaps, execution plans, milestones and governance for programs.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks and resources.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, product, security and business stakeholders.
• Oversee cloud-native, microservices, API-driven solutions across enterprise platforms.
• Drive Agile/ Scrum/ Kanban and hybrid delivery while ensuring alignment.
• Monitor program health with KPIs, dashboards and exec reporting.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees and planning sessions.
• Lead vendor management, partner coordination and organizational transformation.

Skills

SDLC understanding

Cloud platforms

APIs & microservices

DevOps & CI/CD

Cybersecurity basics

Data analytics & dashboards

AI/ML concepts

Program governance

Agile/Scrum/Hybrid

Executive communication

Roadmap planning

Budget & risk management

Job description

Job Title:Technical Program Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 8 Months
Bill Rate: $74/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for strategic technology initiatives encompassing application modernization, cloud transformation, and digital innovation.
• Develop program roadmaps, execution plans, delivery milestones, and governance frameworks aligned to business objectives.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation across multiple workstreams and teams.
• Collaborate with architecture, engineering, product, security, and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Oversee delivery of cloud-native, microservices-based, and API-driven solutions across enterprise platforms.
• Drive Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models while ensuring continuous alignment across teams.
• Monitor program health through KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews.
• Lead vendor management, partner coordination, change management, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Support adoption of AI-driven technologies, automation, and modern engineering practices within the program.
• Ensure compliance, security, quality, and operational standards are maintained throughout delivery.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, issue resolution, conflict management, and decision-making across business and technology groups.
• Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and delivery excellence initiatives.

Mandatory skills

• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), system architecture, solution design, and enterprise application delivery.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP, including cloud-native application deployments and modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, system integrations, enterprise data flows, and distributed application architectures.
• Hands-on understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, release management, and modern software delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, compliance frameworks, and enterprise risk management.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting tools, metrics tracking, and dashboard creation for executive reporting.
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts, emerging technologies, and their impact on enterprise transformation programs.
• Proven experience in program planning, roadmap development, scope management, budget management, dependency tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid project delivery models.
• Experience with resource planning, capacity management, vendor management, partner coordination, and change management.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, governance leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong ability to translate business strategy into technical execution plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience defining KPIs, reporting frameworks, financial tracking, and value realization programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Good to Have Skills

• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation and modernization programs.
• Exposure to AI-first engineering practices and cloud-native transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with enterprise architecture and product management teams.
• Familiarity with modern observability, automation, and operational excellence frameworks.
• PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent program management certifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.