Technical Program Manager

Simons Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical Program Manager leads the program management strategy and execution and drives continuous improvement of the foundation’s core digital platforms and technical initiatives.

Operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and science communication, the Technical Program Manager is reliable for technical solutions to meet organizational goals across a diverse set of stakeholders and websites, including simonsfoundation.org, quantamagazine.org, and thetransmitter.org.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years' experience managing multi-site digital technology portfolios.
• Strong technical acumen with end-to-end troubleshooting and QA expertise.
• Expertise in Jira administration and project tracking.
• Experience evaluating modern digital tools and AI technologies to optimize workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex digital initiatives across multiple sites and workflows.
• Translate strategic objectives into detailed project requirements.
• Lead sprint planning, design-to-development handoffs, and QA practices.
• Manage Jira boards, tickets, and progress across all websites.
• Collaborate with editorial, engineering, and external agencies to advance goals.

Skills

Jira admin

Sprint planning

QA processes

Stakeholder liaison

DevOps awareness

Analytics GA4

GTM knowledge

WordPress security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE or related field

Tools

GA4

Google Tag Manager

WordPress

Job description

The Technical Program Manager leads the program management strategy and execution and drives continuous improvement of the foundation’s core digital platforms and technical initiatives. Operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and science communication, the Technical Program Manager is reliable for technical solutions to meet organizational goals across a diverse set of stakeholders and websites, including simonsfoundation.org, quantamagazine.org, and thetransmitter.org.Through close collaboration with stakeholder teams and software engineers, this role ensures internal processes and public-facing web properties effectively advance the foundation’s mission of supporting basic science research and public engagement. This role reports to the Director, Digital Technology on the Digital Technology team within External Relations.This is a full-time position based in the Simons Foundation offices in New York City. Visit the Simons Foundation career page to learn more.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESOversee complex, multi-site digital technology initiatives through their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, technical requirements, and timelines.Serve as a technical liaison across internal departments, editorial teams, and external agencies, translating strategic objectives into detailed project requirements.Organize and facilitate regular touchpoints with key stakeholders to communicate goals and align priorities.Guide software development workflows, establish QA best practices, and collaborate closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to maintain high standards of site performance, accessibility, and security.Optimize design-to-development handoffs, sprint planning, and ticketing processes to improve team throughput and responsiveness to stakeholder requests.Manage all Jira-related tracking, board configurations, and ticketing activities across all websites and projects to maintain visibility and streamline project workflows.Evaluate and incorporate modern digital tools, AI technologies, and analytics frameworks into technical workflows to support future-facing digital strategy.Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, management of information systems, or a related technical field.Experience5+ years' experience managing multi-site digital technology portfolios, aligning technical solutions with strategic organizational goals, and overseeing end-to-end lifecycle execution.Strong technical acumen, end-to-end troubleshooting skills, and quality assurance expertise, with hands-on experience in software development workflows, sprint planning, and design-to-development handoffs.Expertise in Jira administration, ticket creation, ticket tracking, and board configuration, along with experience using and evaluating modern digital tools and AI technologies to optimize workflows.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success serving as a technical liaison and program manager between editorial staff and website producers, internal leadership, engineering, and external agencies.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSUnderstanding of user experience design principles, proficiency with standard UX design software, and experience managing key considerations during design-to-developer handoffsFamiliarity with analytics strategies and using Google Analytics 4 (GA4); and Google Tag Manager (GTM) to track, report, and optimize digital platform performance.Familiarity with WordPress site architecture, security considerations, and plugin management.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALSPlease submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThe full-time annual compensation range for this position is $120,000-$140,000, depending on experience.In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.