Technical Program Manager III: 26-03141

Akraya, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex IT infrastructure programs spanning multiple teams and vendors.

You will oversee infrastructure deployments, manage budgets and timelines, and communicate program performance to senior leadership. This onsite role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, security, and external partners to drive successful delivery and business impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Experience managing complex, large-scale technology or infrastructure programs with significant budgets.
• Strong executive-level writing skills to communicate status and impact through narratives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering, operations, vendors, and finance.
• Experience with program roadmaps, budget management, risk mitigation, and delivery planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of complex, multi-site technology and infrastructure programs.
• Develop program strategies, roadmaps, milestones, budgets, and measurable success criteria.
• Coordinate infrastructure deployments, vendor activities, procurement, equipment availability, and site-readiness requirements.
• Manage project scope, financials, schedules, dependencies, and risks while ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, security, and external partners to resolve issues and align priorities.
• Prepare executive-level written reports, business reviews, program narratives, and status updates.
• Develop dashboards and tracking mechanisms to communicate program health, risks, progress, and investment requirements.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation plans to keep programs on track.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Influence stakeholders and build alignment across teams, even without direct reporting authority.

Skills

Technical Infrastructure Program Mgmt

Vendor Management

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Mgmt

Budget Management

Infrastructure Deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Primary Skills: Technical Infrastructure Program Management (advanced), Vendor Management (advanced), Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management (advanced), Budget Management (advanced), Infrastructure Deployment (advanced) Contract Type: W2 Location: Nashville, TN (#LI-Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months (possible extension) Pay Range: $60 - $65 per hour #LP

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex IT infrastructure programs involving multiple teams, vendors, and locations. In this role, you will oversee infrastructure deployment initiatives, manage program budgets and timelines, resolve delivery challenges, and ensure projects meet business and technical objectives. You will work closely with engineering, operations, finance, security, and external vendors to drive successful program execution. This is an opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, improve delivery processes, and communicate program performance and business impact to senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of complex, multi-site technology and infrastructure programs.
• Develop program strategies, roadmaps, milestones, budgets, and measurable success criteria.
• Coordinate infrastructure deployments, vendor activities, procurement, equipment availability, and site-readiness requirements.
• Manage project scope, financials, schedules, dependencies, and risks while ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, security, and external partners to resolve issues and align priorities.
• Prepare executive-level written reports, business reviews, program narratives, and status updates.
• Develop dashboards and tracking mechanisms to communicate program health, risks, progress, and investment requirements.
• Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation plans to keep programs on track.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Influence stakeholders and build alignment across teams, even without direct reporting authority.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of technical infrastructure management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, large-scale technology or infrastructure programs with significant budgets.
• Strong executive-level writing skills, including the ability to communicate program status, business impact, risks, and recommendations through written narratives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, operations, vendors, and finance.
• Experience with program roadmaps, budget management, risk mitigation, and delivery planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive decisions without a predefined playbook.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in IT Staffing As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference.