Technical Program Manager

Phizenix Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phizenix is seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end cross-functional initiatives in a fast-growing AI and software services environment.

You will coordinate engineering, product, design, and data teams, manage risk, and ensure timely launches while keeping a single source of truth on status and decisions. Phizenix delivers talent solutions and AI consulting to help businesses leverage AI for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical/engineering program management at a software company.
• Technical foundation with ability to read system design docs and engage with engineers.
• Proven track record shipping complex cross-functional software programs on time.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; capable of running tight meetings and aligning large groups.
• Comfort with ambiguity and speed; create structure in fast-growing startups.
• Judgment on prioritization and risk; focus on critical launch factors.
• Experience with modern delivery tooling (GitHub, Linear/Jira, Notion).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program execution—from kickoff and scoping to launch and retrospective.
• Build and maintain program plans that map dependencies across engineering, product, design, and data teams.
• Drive the operating cadence— run planning cycles, standups, reviews, and launch readiness; ensure decisions and follow-ups.
• Identify, elevate, and resolve risks early; unblock teams and re-sequence work as priorities shift.
• Translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders; provide crisp updates for leadership.
• Improve operations by establishing scalable planning and delivery processes that reduce friction.
• Maintain a single source of truth on program status, dependencies, and decisions.

Skills

Technical program management

Engineering collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Planning and scheduling

Delivery tooling literacy

Education

CS/technical degree

Tools

GitHub

Linear

Jira

Notion

Job description

• Own end-to-end program executionfor major cross-functional initiatives — from kickoff and scoping through launch and retrospective.
• Build and maintain program plansthat map dependencies across engineering, product, design, and data teams, keeping everyone aligned on scope, milestones, and timelines.
• Drive the operating cadence— run planning cycles, standups, reviews, and launch readiness; make meetings sharp, decisions clear, and follow-ups accountable.
• Identify, elevate, and resolve risks and blockersearly, proactively unblocking teams and re-sequencing work when priorities shift.
• Translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders, turning complex engineering realities into crisp updates for leadership and clear context for the teams doing the work.
• Improve how we operate— establish lightweight, scalable processes for planning, prioritization, and delivery that reduce friction rather than add it.
• Maintain a single source of truthon program status, dependencies, and decisions, so anyone can understand where things stand at a glance.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ yearsin technical program management, engineering program management, or a closely related role at a software/technology company.
• Atechnical foundation— you can read a system design doc, follow architectural trade-off discussions, and engage credibly with engineers. Prior experience as an engineer, or a CS/technical degree, is a strong plus.
• Proven track recordshipping complex, cross-functional software programson time, with multiple teams and competing priorities.
• Exceptionalorganizational and communication skills— you write clearly, run a tight meeting, and keep large groups of people aligned.
• Comfort with ambiguity and speed— you create structure where there is none and adapt as priorities evolve in a fast-growing startup.
• Strongjudgment on prioritization and risk— you know what matters most, what can wait, and what could derail a launch.
• Experience with modern delivery tooling (e.g., GitHub, Linear/Jira, Notion) and an instinct for using process to enable, not bottleneck, the team.

Nice to Have

• Experience inAI/ML, data platforms, or B2B SaaSproducts.
• Familiarity with theinsurance, fintech, or enterprise softwaredomains.
• Experience standing up program-management practices at an early- or growth-stage company.

Remote Pay Range

$140,000—$150,000 USD

Tech Talent Solutions, AI Strategy & Development, and Workforce AI Training

Phizenix delivers talent solutions and AI consulting services, connecting businesses with exceptional talent while enabling them to leverage innovative AI technologies for streamlined operations and growth.

IT Services and IT Consulting Professional Services

Company size 2–10 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 2025

Momentum

Team growth

44% in 12 mo

13 employees on LinkedIn

Footprint

Where they work

101 E. Vineyard Ave Suite # 119 - 115,, Livermore, California 94450, US