Technical Program Manager 2, FreeWheel (Reston, VA - Hybrid)

Comcast; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Comcast's FreeWheel division is seeking a Technical Program Manager to manage technical programs, facilitate agile ceremonies, and ensure effective delivery execution across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience and a working knowledge of Agile and SDLC practices.

Your role will involve overseeing project plans, managing dependencies, and coaching teams on delivery best practices. This position is crucial in aligning cross-functional teams and achieving program objectives.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience managing technical programs.
• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks and SDLC practices.
• Familiarity with cross‑functional team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Align project milestones with business requirements.
• Collaborate with senior staff and cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain program records and manage critical‑path tasks.

Skills

Facilitation of agile ceremonies

Basic risk identification and mitigation

Effective use of Jira

Effective use of Confluence

Understanding of backlog management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels.

Job Summary

This role involves managing technical programs, aligning project milestones with product and business requirements, and collaborating with senior staff and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful execution. It emphasizes continuous improvement in engineering processes and effective communication with all stakeholders to achieve program objectives. You’ll own delivery for one or more teams within a platform area, facilitate agile ceremonies, manage dependencies, and coach teams on SDLC best practices.

Responsibilities

• Understand the scope of technical programs, participate in milestone planning, and drive alignment to these milestones.
• Utilize technical knowledge to research, plan, and achieve objectives through the program team.
• Collaborate with senior staff to engage cross‑functional core team members for program success.
• Oversee project plans from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to technical specifications.
• Maintain program records and manage critical‑path tasks.
• Drive the development of program goals, objectives, and success criteria, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Recommend improvements to engineering processes to increase efficiency and reduce duplication.
• Track program schedules, manage tasks, and adjust as needed to meet objectives.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Attend regularly, punctually, and be available for nights and weekends or a variable schedule as required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Drive team-level delivery execution.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and backlog refinement.
• Track and report team velocity and capacity.
• Identify and address delivery inefficiencies.
• Lead delivery across multiple teams or a platform area.
• Manage cross‑team dependencies and delivery timelines.
• Coach teams on agile maturity and SDLC optimization.
• Drive consistency in estimation and tracking practices.
• Lead quarterly planning sessions with Product and Engineering.
• Balance capacity across new work, technical debt, and stability.
• Identify systemic delivery issues and lead resolution efforts.
• Mentor junior managers and team members.
• Communicate delivery status and trade-offs to leadership.
• Align cross‑functional teams on shared goals and timelines.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

Job Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks and SDLC practices.
• Understanding of backlog management and estimation techniques.
• Familiarity with cross‑functional team dynamics.

Skills

• Facilitation of agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, retrospectives).
• Basic risk identification and mitigation.
• Effective use of Jira, Confluence, and planning tools.

Abilities

• Manage delivery for one or more teams.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders.
• Begin coaching teams on delivery best practices.

Location

Office Optimal: Chicago, IL.

Working Conditions

Team members may be located across multiple remote locations and time zones. Working conditions align with the FreeWheel company handbook unless explicitly noted in this document.

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay is part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides. Most non‑sales positions are eligible for a bonus. Comcast offers best‑in‑class benefits to eligible employees, including various options and expert guidance to support personal, financial, and emotional well‑being.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred; relevant professional experience may also be considered).

Relevant Work Experience

2–5 years of experience.

Equity Statement

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.