Technical Program Manager (III)

Judge Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead large-scale technology initiatives within a massive real estate technology portfolio. You will bridge business strategy and technical execution, coordinating global teams and complex systems.

The role requires strong SDLC governance across Agile and Waterfall, vendor management, and the ability to drive AI-enabled productivity. Expect early starts to accommodate time zones and a demanding enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate tech or PropTech.
• Proven delivery of medium-to-complex software in enterprise settings.
• Ability to communicate with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of software solutions across a real estate technology portfolio.
• Bridge business objectives with engineering teams to unblock dependencies.
• Govern SDLC using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional and global collaboration across teams.
• Oversee vendor and third-party software partners.

Skills

Real Estate domain

Delivery track record

Technical acumen

SDLC methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Location: San Jose, CA Salary: $100.00 USD Hourly – $120.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Technical Program Manager (III)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex, large-scale technology initiatives within a massive, enterprise-grade real estate portfolio. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution, overseeing a sophisticated ecosystem of custom-developed applications and robust third-party enterprise platforms.

You will partner closely with distributed cross-functional teams-including engineering squads based in India and regional stakeholders-to drive delivery excellence, optimize the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and champion AI-driven productivity gains.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Execution & Delivery: Drive the end-to-end delivery of medium-to-complex software solutions across a vast and diverse real estate technology portfolio.
• Technical Communication & Leadership: Act as the technical anchor, fluently bridging business objectives with software engineering teams to unblock dependencies, review architectural directions, and manage technical trade-offs.
• SDLC Governance: Manage development lifecycles utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, tailoring governance frameworks to meet project demands.
• Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration: Lead communication and program cadence across global teams.
• Vendor & 3rd-Party Management: Successfully oversee and coordinate delivery with external vendors and third-party software partners.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding and professional experience within the Real Estate domain (PropTech, CRE operations, smart buildings, or enterprise property management systems).
• Delivery Track Record: Proven experience successfully delivering medium-to-complex software solutions in enterprise environments.
• Technical Acumen: Strong technical foundation allowing you to effectively communicate, collaborate, and challenge software developers in a program management capacity.
• Methodology Mastery: Comprehensive understanding of SDLC frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall).
• Communication & Adaptability: Exceptional stakeholder management, written, and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to accommodate global working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI & SDLC Innovation: Demonstrated experience with AI-driven project management, redesigning SDLC processes, and leveraging modern AI systems to reduce operational toil and boost engineering productivity and quality.
• Industry Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in the software and technology industry.
• Enterprise Ecosystem Experience: Hands-on familiarity with major third-party enterprise tools and platforms (e.g., IBM TRIRIGA, SAP, Salesforce, or similar IWMS/ERP systems).
• Vendor Ecosystems: Prior experience managing complex delivery partnerships with external software vendors and system integrators.

Note: This role requires flexibility to work across time zones, including starting the workday early (approx. 6:00 AM PT) twice a week-or more frequently during critical project phases-with an adjusted early-finish schedule (approx. 2:30 PM PT) on those days.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.