Technical Program Manager

Zeromatter Technologies Inc; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeromatter seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive internal initiatives and the roadmap, aligning development cycles with company objectives. You will manage capacity, track velocity, and ensure quality across releases while coordinating with team leads and executives.

The ideal candidate has strong program mgmt experience, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering complex technical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent working experience.
• Proven experience managing complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Practical understanding of software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices.
• Strong analytical skills using metrics and KPIs to guide decisions.
• Experience translating technical concepts for engineers to executives.
• Excellence in designing scalable processes for engineering teams.
• Experience with Jira, Linear, or similar PM tools in technical envts.
• Detail-oriented with ability to track multiple initiatives while upholding quality.
• Bonus: experience with simulation, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Bonus: background in cloud infra and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of internal initiatives aligned with the roadmap.
• Gather requirements from internal stakeholders and translate to technical specs with leads.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal quality standards before release.
• Develop and maintain team capacity models to set realistic deadlines.
• Track team velocity and identify risks before timelines are affected.
• Foster productive collaboration between teams across functions.
• Create and maintain documentation of processes, components, and dependencies.
• Maintain visibility into ongoing work and future initiatives for stakeholders.
• Define and improve deployment and management processes.
• Balance immediate delivery with long-term product vision.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

SDLC understanding

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Capacity planning

Risk management

Communication

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Linear

Job description

As a Technical Program Manager at Zeromatter, you will drive the successful execution of technical initiatives, projects, and the roadmap for internal teams. This role owns development cycles, managing capacity planning, and ensuring alignment between team capabilities and company objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding with exceptional program management skills to keep the teams running smoothly while facilitating future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of internal initiatives, ensuring alignment with company-wide roadmap and timelines.

• Gather requirements from internal stakeholders and translate them into actionable technical specifications in coordination with team leads.

• Ensure deliverables meet internal quality and reliability standards before implementation and release.

• Develop and maintain team capacity models to prevent cycle overscoping and ensure realistic deadlines.

• Track team development velocity and identify potential risks before they impact timelines.

• Foster productive collaboration between teams.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of internal processes, components, and dependencies.

• Maintain visibility into ongoing work and future initiatives for stakeholders across the company.

• Define, document, and enhance deployment and management processes.

• Balance immediate delivery requirements with long-term product vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline) or equivalent working experience.

• Proven experience managing complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

• Practical understanding of software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage metrics and KPIs to guide team decisions.

• Experience translating complex technical concepts for various audiences, from engineers to executives.

• Excellence in designing, documenting, and implementing scalable processes for engineering teams.

• Experience with Jira, Linear, or similar project management tools in technical environments.

• Detail-oriented approach with ability to track multiple initiatives while maintaining high quality standards.

• Bonus: Prior experience with simulation, robotics, or autonomous systems.

• Bonus: Experience with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.

• Bonus: Background in capacity planning and resource optimization for engineering teams.