Technical Program Manager (III) [AQ-24476]

Aquent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end software programs powering a global corporate real estate portfolio. You will drive delivery across custom apps and enterprise platforms, partnering with engineers, stakeholders, and vendors to align requirements and manage dependencies.

Balance Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid SDLC practices while exploring AI-enabled improvements to productivity and quality. Global teams, including offshore, collaborate across time zones.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering medium to complex software programs.
• Strong communication with software developers and business stakeholders.
• Experience working with enterprise applications in real estate tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of medium to complex software projects.
• Manage programs with custom applications and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and vendors to define requirements and mitigate dependencies.
• Bridge communication between development teams and real estate business stakeholders.
• Oversee SDLC processes across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models.
• Identify AI and automation opportunities to improve delivery productivity and quality.
• Coordinate globally distributed teams, including offshore groups in India.
• Manage scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Program management

SDLC knowledge

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Global collaboration

Real estate tech

Vendor management

AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IBM TRIRIGA

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Aquent is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to support a global technology leader in managing and modernizing the software systems behind its extensive corporate real estate portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to complex software projects supporting a large-scale corporate real estate portfolio.
• Manage programs involving custom-developed applications and third-party enterprise platforms such as IBM TRIRIGA, SAP, and Salesforce.
• Partner closely with software engineers, business stakeholders, and external vendors to define requirements, manage dependencies, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Apply strong technical knowledge to bridge communication between development teams and real estate business stakeholders.
• Oversee software development lifecycles (SDLC), utilizing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to streamline software delivery, reduce manual effort, and improve team productivity and quality.
• Coordinate with globally distributed teams, including offshore engineering and delivery teams based in India.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, resources, and stakeholder communication across multiple initiatives.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of the corporate real estate domain and the technology systems that support real estate operations.
• Proven experience managing the delivery of medium to complex software solutions.
• Strong technical acumen and the ability to communicate effectively with software developers and engineering teams.
• Experience managing custom-built applications and/or enterprise software implementations.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to collaborate across global time zones, particularly with teams in India.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the software industry.
• Experience with IBM TRIRIGA, SAP, Salesforce, or similar enterprise applications, particularly within real estate technology environments.
• Experience managing enterprise real estate technology portfolios or Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS).
• Experience driving AI-enabled software development transformation, including redesigning SDLC processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Experience managing offshore development teams and third-party vendors.
• Previous experience working with or supporting large global technology organizations.

Working Hours & Global Collaboration

• Candidates must be available to begin their workday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time approximately two days per week.
• Earlier starts may be required more frequently during critical project phases.
• On early-start days, the workday will generally conclude around 2:30 PM Pacific Time.

Why This Opportunity?

You'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise technology initiatives supporting a significant global real estate portfolio. This role offers a unique combination of technical program leadership, real estate technology, global collaboration, and AI-driven process improvement.

If you enjoy solving complex enterprise software challenges and working across both technology and business teams, we'd love to connect.

Client Description

Join one of the world's most iconic technology visionaries, consistently recognized as a global leader in digital innovation. Our client offers a high-energy, collaborative environment where you will work alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience within a multi-billion dollar tech giant, contributing to high-visibility projects that influence how the world connects and learns. For professionals looking to elevate their career, there is no better place to build your portfolio and witness large-scale innovation in action.