Technical Program Manager – Data Foundations

United States Digital Space LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Chicago is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive our Data Foundations initiative. You will own cross-functional execution, governance, and the rollout of self-service data infrastructure, ensuring data is treated as a product and quality is guaranteed at the source through enforceable data contracts.

You will lead the program, align multiple product teams, manage dependencies, and drive adoption across the organization while reducing technical debt and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience leading complex technical programs or platform migrations.
• Functional understanding of modern data design patterns and infrastructure (Data Mesh, Data Contracts, lineage).
• Strong change management, communication, and cross-team alignment skills.
• Ability to synthesize dependencies and manage a centralized roadmap.
• Proven track record establishing telemetry, RAID logs, and program dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Drive Execution at Pace: own the Data Foundation program and unblock teams.
• Bridge Gaps & Silos: align across multiple solutions and dependencies.
• Mitigate Risk: proactively manage program risks to avoid delays.
• Cultural transformation and adoption: promote a data-as-a-product mindset.
• Technical Debt & Modernization: coordinate legacy deprecation and modernization milestones.
• Operational Artifacts: maintain RAID logs, dashboards, roadmaps.

Skills

Technical PM

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Change management

Systems thinking

Metrics & telemetry

Job description

This is the company

the company provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At the company, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

About the Role

Data is the company's key differentiator, but to unlock its full potential, we are executing a fundamental technical and cultural shift. We are accelerating toward a strong Data Foundation model where every domain owns the data it produces, treats it as a product, and guarantees its quality at the source through enforceable data contracts.

As the Technical Program Manager, you will be the operational engine driving our Data Foundations set-up. You will own the cross-functional execution framework required to establish robust data governance, support the rollout of self-service data infrastructure, drive organizational adoption, and systematically reduce technical debt across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Execution at Pace: Take full ownership of the Data Foundation program, effectively unblocking teams so they can focus on building rather than navigating dependencies

• Bridge Gaps & Silos: Oversee and drive alignment across multiple solutions where you identify and manage dependencies that individual product teams might overlook

• Mitigate Risk: Ensure risks of the program are mitigated promptly and proactively to avoid impact of delays or incorrect technical decisions

• Cultural transformation and adoption: drive change management across the organization in the way we see, store and use data to ensure it fits our Data Strategy

• Technical Debt & Modernization: coordinate milestones for legacy systems deprecation, to ensure we reduce technical debt while focusing on driving the modernization of our Data Tech Stack

• Operational Artifacts: Establish and maintain standardized program health tools, including RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies), program dashboards, new blue-prints and cross-team roadmaps.

Who You Are

• Core Technical Program Management Mastery: 5-7 years of experience leading complex, high-stakes technical programs or platform migrations in global, cross-product environments (preferably Tech).

• Data Fluency: Functional understanding of modern data design patterns and infrastructure, including Data Mesh, Data Contracts, lineage tracking, and metadata cataloging.

• Change Management & Communication: Strong ability to navigate across the organization, foster collaboration and alignment, and align product and engineering teams to adopt a "data as a product" mindset.

• Systems Thinker: Excellent capability to look across individual products, synthesize dependencies, trade-offs and ensure all is managed from one centralized roadmap

• Metrics-Driven Operator: Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of establishing standardized telemetry, RAID logs, and program dashboards to monitor execution velocity and operational efficiency.

*This role's annual base salary range is $154,000 - $200,000 plus RSUs.*

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at the company.

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, the company encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

the company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

*This role is based out of our Chicago office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles. This role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office.*