Technical Program Manager - AI

TechDigital Group; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Redmond is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with 6–8 years of experience in program management and strong AI skills. You will lead cross-functional programs, ensuring the delivery of high-impact initiatives by collaborating closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in Agile/Scrum, risk management, and stakeholder management, along with excellent communication skills. Join us to drive innovation in AI programs!

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in Program Management / Technical Program Management.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models.
• Proven ability to capture and document requirements as features, epics, and user stories.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple cross-functional programs involving AI.
• Act as the interface between business stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Capture and translate business requirements into actionable deliverables.

Skills

Program Management

Agile/Scrum delivery

Stakeholder management

Functional AI skills

Communication skills

Job description

Experience: 6–8 years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with strong functional expertise in AI skills to lead and deliver complex, cross‑functional programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program management, Agile/Scrum execution, stakeholder management, and requirements translation—bridging business needs with engineering delivery. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to drive clarity, manage risks, and ensure predictable delivery of high‑impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of multiple cross‑functional programs involving AI programs and integrated enterprise systems.
• Drive program planning, execution, tracking, and reporting across Agile/Scrum teams.
• Establish and maintain program governance, milestones, dependencies, and delivery timelines.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.

Stakeholder & Business Management

• Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering.
• Facilitate requirement‑gathering workshops and translate business needs into clear, actionable deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through transparent communication, status updates, and escalation management.
• Ensure alignment between business priorities and technical delivery plans.

Requirements & Backlog Management

• Capture business requirements and translate them into features, epics, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized and well‑groomed backlog.
• Ensure requirements are functionally sound, scalable, and aligned with Dynamics 365 best practices.

Agile & Scrum Execution

• Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Track sprint progress, delivery risks, and dependencies across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in Agile execution, predictability, and delivery quality.

Functional AI Skills Leadership

• Strong techno‑functional skills in AI related technologies, skills, and experience.
• Articulate business requirements, create features, user stories for AI solutions.
• Product owner expertise.
• Understand AI skills (Agentic).

Required Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in Program Management / Technical Program Management.
• Functional experience with AI programs & skills.
• Hands‑on experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models.
• Proven ability to capture and document requirements as features, epics, and user stories.
• Experience managing business stakeholders, cross‑functional teams, and complex dependencies.
• Strong risk management, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence without authority.