Technical Program Manager

Ampcus, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager in San Francisco. This role requires driving complex technical initiatives from inception to delivery, aligning cross-functional teams, and managing stakeholder expectations. A strong background in project planning, risk management, and agile methodologies is essential. The successful candidate will lead diverse teams and ensure high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle, utilizing tools like JIRA and Smartsheet to enhance program visibility and execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex technical programs end-to-end.
• Strong leadership capabilities and managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficient in using tools like JIRA and Smartsheet for project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, large-scale technical initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure successful execution across agile teams.
• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively while maintaining project quality standards.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Resource coordination

Quality assurance

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Vendor management

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Title

Technical Program Manager

Location

San Francisco, CA

Summary

• Experienced Technical Program Manager with a demonstrated ability to lead complex, large-scale technical initiatives from inception through delivery.
• Adept at driving cross-functional alignment, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring successful execution across multiple agile teams.
• Strong proficiency in project planning, risk management, resource coordination, and quality assurance.
• Skilled in applying agile methodologies to improve delivery efficiency, remove impediments, and facilitate continuous integration and delivery. Retail industry experience is strongly preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Extensive experience leading complex technical programs end-to-end and delivering high-impact projects on a scale.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven record of guiding cross-functional teams and managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Expertise in developing comprehensive project plans encompassing scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Advanced risk management skills, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Proficient in resource coordination, ensuring optimal allocation and efficient team support.
• Experience overseeing project quality standards through disciplined testing and validation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in program management frameworks, tools, and processes.
• Skilled in generating and maintaining accurate project forecasts within PM systems, including monitoring actual and resource requirements.
• Strong vendor management experience, including evaluation, selection, and performance oversight.
• Ability to lead quarterly planning activities, aligning teams on strategic initiatives, dependencies, and capacity planning.
• Proficient in using JIRA, JIRA Plan, and Smartsheet to support program visibility and execution.
• Strong advocate for agile principles, with hands‑on experience advancing agile practices across teams.
• Effective in resolving impediments and providing clear, concise status reporting at various organizational levels.
• Experienced in coordinating multi‑team communication to mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure synchronized delivery toward shared program goals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.