Technical Program Manager

Centraprise; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) in Philadelphia, PA to lead complex, cross-functional technical programs from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of program management experience, strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This long-term contract position offers a unique opportunity to influence engineering and executive stakeholders while driving project success in a collaborative, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Program or Project Management.
• Strong knowledge of program management tools, metrics, and governance models.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-team technical programs end-to-end.
• Define scope, milestones, dependencies, and delivery plans.
• Establish governance models, program plans, timelines, and success metrics.
• Manage change requests and ensure stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA (3–4 Days Onsite)

Duration: Long-term Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead large-scale, cross-functional technical programs from inception through delivery and post-launch optimization. This role requires strong technical understanding, program governance expertise, and the ability to influence engineering, product, and executive stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-team, and cross-functional technical programs end-to-end
• Partner with engineering managers and technical leads to define scope, milestones, dependencies, and delivery plans
• Establish governance models, program plans, timelines, and success metrics
• Track execution, manage dependencies, resolve blockers, and ensure milestone adherence
• Own program scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning

Risk, Issue & Change Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks across technical, operational, and strategic areas
• Manage change requests and ensure stakeholder alignment on scope, schedule, and cost impacts
• Maintain risk and issue registers with clear mitigation strategies

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

• Build strong partnerships with engineering, product, and business stakeholders
• Provide regular program status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Communicate roadmaps, value propositions, and upcoming changes across the organization
• Interface with senior leadership and represent programs in leadership forums

Process, Planning & Governance

• Drive continuous improvement in program management processes
• Apply Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) across technical teams

Create and maintain core artifacts such as:

• Business Case
• Program Plan
• RACI Matrix

Leadership & Reporting

• Influence and lead without authority across distributed teams
• Support leadership reviews, strategic planning sessions, and quarterly business reviews
• Ensure programs meet delivery, quality, and strategic objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in Program or Project Management
• Strong knowledge of program management tools, metrics, and governance models
• Hands‑on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering-led programs
• Experience working with distributed or global teams
• Background in software development, systems, or infrastructure projects