Technical Program Manager

Sailssoftware; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sailssoftware in St. Louis, Missouri, is looking for a Technical Project Manager to bridge business objectives with technical execution. In this role, you will manage end-to-end lifecycles of complex projects while ensuring alignment with coding standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in technical leadership, be proficient in Agile methodologies, and possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical leadership, software development, or project delivery.
• Proficiency in SDLC and project management tools.
• Certifications like PMP, CSM, or SAFe Agile preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycles of complex technical projects.
• Act as a 'translator' between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify technical blockers and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Agile methodologies

System architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

JIRA

Job description

TPM bridges the gap between high-level business objectives and technical execution.

• Project Orchestration: Manage end-to-end lifecycles of complex technical projects, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a 'translator' between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., product, marketing, executives).
• Risk Management: Proactively identify technical blockers, system architecture risks, and external dependencies to develop mitigation strategies.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with coding standards, security policies, and industry best practices.
• Agile Governance: Implement and optimize Agile, Scrum, or DevOps methodologies to drive efficient delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or MBA often preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in technical leadership, software development, or project delivery.
• Hard Skills: Proficiency in SDLC, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), system architecture, and project management tools like JIRA.
• Certifications: Common preferences include PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master), or SAFe Agile.