Technical Program Manager

Capgemini; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Palo Alto, CA seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution. You will work with engineering, product management, customers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and risk mitigation.

The role requires 8+ years in the industry with 3+ years TPM, strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, and excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience with 3+ years in Technical Program Management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale software, hardware, semiconductor, embedded, cloud, or platform development programs.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program planning, execution, tracking, and delivery across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Define scope, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and success metrics to ensure on-time execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans, status dashboards, and executive-level reporting.
• Partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and successful outcomes.
• Facilitate program reviews, stakeholder communications, and leadership updates.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and critical issues throughout the program lifecycle.
• Support engineering teams in prioritization, estimation, release planning, and resolution of technical challenges.
• Monitor KPIs including schedule, quality, resource utilization, and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate resource planning and staffing activities to ensure effective team allocation.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives to enhance program execution and delivery performance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Distributed teams management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/CS/Electronics

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.Your Role:Lead end-to-end program planning, execution, tracking, and delivery across cross-functional engineering teams.Define scope, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and success metrics to ensure on-time execution.Develop and maintain project plans, status dashboards, and executive-level reporting.Partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and successful outcomes.Facilitate program reviews, stakeholder communications, and leadership updates.Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and critical issues throughout the program lifecycle.Support engineering teams in prioritization, estimation, release planning, and resolution of technical challenges.Monitor key performance indicators including schedule, quality, resource utilization, and delivery commitments.Coordinate resource planning and staffing activities to ensure effective team allocation.Drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives to enhance program execution and delivery performance.Lead end-to-end program planning, execution, tracking, and delivery across cross-functional engineering teams.Define scope, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and success metrics to ensure on-time execution.Develop and maintain project plans, status dashboards, and executive-level reporting.Partner with engineering, product, architecture, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and successful outcomes.Facilitate program reviews, stakeholder communications, and leadership updates.Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and critical issues throughout the program lifecycle.Support engineering teams in prioritization, estimation, release planning, and resolution of technical challenges.Monitor key performance indicators including schedule, quality, resource utilization, and delivery commitments.Coordinate resource planning and staffing activities to ensure effective team allocation.Drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives to enhance program execution and delivery performance.Location:Palo Alto, CaliforniaAbout the job you’re considering:We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex cross-functional programs from planning through execution and delivery. The TPM will work closely with engineering, product management, customers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful program execution, risk mitigationYour Skills and Experience:Good communication skills.Strong analytical and decision-making capabilitiesBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.8+ years of industry experience with 3+ years in Technical Program Management.Proven experience managing large-scale software, hardware, semiconductor, embedded, cloud, or platform development programs.Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Experience managing geographically distributed teams.The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $73,150- 174,000Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick LeaveMedical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)Life and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programsOther benefits as provided by local policy and eligibilityImportant Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.DisclaimersCapgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.