Technical Program Manager

Sonata Software; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent modernization engineering firm is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Lincoln, NE, to lead technical project management for cyber remediation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technical project management experience and a strong understanding of security vulnerabilities. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project scope, and translating cyber requirements into actionable workstreams. This is a full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to innovate and push boundaries in technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical project/program management in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on understanding of security vulnerabilities and remediation processes.
• Practical experience with DevOps, automated testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical project management for cyber remediation initiatives.
• Translate cyber requirements into actionable workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project scope.

Skills

Technical project/program management

Understanding of security vulnerabilities

SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

DevOps/CICD

Stakeholder management

Ticketing tools (e.g., JIRA)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

In today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption. On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers.

As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation™ playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centres, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.

Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Location: Lincoln, NE

Type of Hire: Fulltime

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical project management for cyber remediation initiatives (vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, control gaps), ensuring timely, risk prioritized delivery.
• Translate cyber requirements and control objectives into actionable workstreams, acceptance criteria, test plans and measurable remediation steps.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and serve as the central point of accountability for project scope, schedule, budget and risks.
• Integrate control objectives into the SDLC and release pipelines: drive design changes, code fixes, configuration updates, automated tests and regression testing to validate controls.
• Establish and report key performance indicators and dashboards (remediation SLAs, defect escape, control effectiveness, test coverage) to leadership and governance/risk/compliance (GRC) stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with relevant GRC requirements and work with GRC to maintain UpToDate control mappings.
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality practices—test automation, static/dynamic analysis, CI/CD quality gates, code review standards and release governance.
• Communicate status, blockers and impact clearly and concisely to technical and nontechnical audiences; escalate appropriately to remove impediments.

Mandatory Skills

• 5+ years of technical project/program management in an enterprise environment.
• Handson understanding of security vulnerabilities, remediation processes, and common mitigation patterns (e.g., patching, configuration changes, secure coding fixes).
• Practical experience with SDLC, DevOps/CICD, automated testing practices and software quality engineering.
• Strong stakeholder management and Cross functional leadership skills; experience running technical working groups.
• Proven ability to define scope, prioritize work, remove blockers, manage timelines and report progress with concise metrics and dashboards.
• Experience using ticketing and orchestration tools (e.g., JIRA), GRC or vulnerability management platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.