Job Title- Technical Program Manager
Visa- Any
Duration- 12+ Months
Interview- Virtual
Location- San Francisco, CA Onsite
Job Description-Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Role Summary
The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will lead complex, cross-functional technology programs with a primary focus on stakeholder alignment, executive communication, and delivery governance. This role requires the ability to operate confidently with senior executives (VP, SVP, C-level) while translating business priorities into executable technical programs. The TPM will serve as the single point of accountability for program planning, execution, risk management, and executive reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Stakeholder & Executive Management
- Act as the primary interface between business leaders, senior executives, engineering teams, and external partners.
- Manage expectations of VPs, SVPs, and C-suite stakeholders, ensuring clarity on scope, timelines, risks, and outcomes.
- Drive alignment across competing priorities and influence decision-making without formal authority.
- Facilitate executive-level forums, steering committees, and QBRs.
- Program Leadership & Delivery
- Own end-to-end delivery of large, complex, multi-workstream technical programs.
- Develop and maintain program plans, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
- Proactively identify risks, blockers, and trade-offs; escalated with clear options and recommendations.
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives.
- Communication & Reporting Excellence
- Create crisp, executive-ready communication (readouts, decks, dashboards, decision papers).
- Translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights for non-technical audiences.
- Maintain transparent and consistent communication across all stakeholder groups.
- Drive clarity during ambiguity and organizational change.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Security, Data, Operations, and Finance teams.
- Ensure clear ownership, accountability, and handoffs across teams.
- Coordinate internal and external dependencies, including vendors and system integrators.
- Governance & Process Rigor
- Establish program governance, operating cadence, and delivery standards.
- Track KPIs, OKRs, and program health metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement in program management practices.
Required Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or equivalent roles.
- Proven experience managing senior executive stakeholders in large enterprises or Big Tech environments.
- Strong background in technology programs (software, platforms, infrastructure, data, or enterprise systems).
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, influence cross-functional teams, and resolve conflicts.
- Experience preparing and presenting materials for executive and board-level audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in FAANG / large global enterprises / complex vendor ecosystems.
- Background in cloud platforms, enterprise systems, data platforms, or AI/ML programs.
- PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications (preferred, not mandatory).
- Experience working with globally distributed teams.
Key Competencies
- Executive Presence & Stakeholder Influence
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Program Governance & Risk Management
- Clear, Structured Communication
- Decision-Making Under Ambiguity
- Cross-Functional Leadership