Technical Program Manager (Remote) - 30595

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 148,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the U.S.

Up to 10% travel

Mission-focused project in national/Do

Cutting-edge data technologies

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Technical Program Manager for a remote role in the United States, to drive complex engineering programs in the Manufacturing & Automotive sector. You will translate roadmaps into actionable plans, manage risk, and ensure on-time, quality releases while coordinating with DoW and federal customers.

Expect collaboration across data lake and big data technologies in a regulated, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in DoW cyber, Agile software development, or big data; 6 years with a Master's; or 12 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma
• 5+ years as a Technical Program Manager or equivalent in an Agile environment
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-team software programs
• Ability to lead through influence, driving decisions without direct authority
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures, including data lakes and big data technologies
• Experience working effectively with DoW or Federal Government customers
• Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Drive platform delivery cadence through monthly sprints and quarterly releases
• Convert roadmap priorities into sprint-ready backlog items with clear acceptance criteria
• Orchestrate the end-to-end release process from code-complete to deployment
• Map and sequence interdependencies between engineering teams to minimize schedule slips
• Maintain a risk register and drive resolution for technical and security risks
• Track program budget and forecasts to manage financial and schedule risks
• Establish reporting mechanisms to keep stakeholders aligned

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Cross-team coordination

Influence without authority

DoW government customers

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Data lakes

Big data technologies

Data architectures

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Technical Program Manager (Remote) - 30595 to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will drive the execution of a complex, mission-focused technical program with multiple engineering workstreams and a strong emphasis on delivery cadence, risk management, and cross-team coordination. The Technical Program Manager will translate roadmap priorities into actionable plans, align stakeholders, and help ensure releases are delivered on time and with the right level of quality and security. This opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in an Agile environment, can influence without direct authority, and is comfortable partnering with technical and business stakeholders in a regulated, data-driven setting.

The position also requires experience supporting government-facing customers and working with modern data architectures, including data lakes and big data technologies. Occasional travel will be required for customer and industry events.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $148,203 - $230,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Drive platform delivery cadence through monthly sprints and quarterly releases
• Convert roadmap priorities into sprint-ready backlog items with clear acceptance criteria
• Orchestrate the end-to-end release process from code-complete to deployment
• Map and sequence interdependencies between engineering teams to minimize schedule slips
• Maintain a risk register and drive resolution for technical and security risks
• Track program budget and forecasts to manage financial and schedule risks
• Establish reporting mechanisms to keep stakeholders aligned

Qualifications

• 8+ years in DoW cyber, Agile software development, or big data; 6 years with a Master's; or 12 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma
• 5+ years as a Technical Program Manager or equivalent in an Agile environment
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-team software programs
• Ability to lead through influence, driving decisions without direct authority
• Strong understanding of modern data architectures, including data lakes and big data technologies
• Experience working effectively with DoW or Federal Government customers
• Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility within the U.S.
• Occasional travel of up to 10% for customer and industry events
• Opportunity to work on a mission-focused project supporting national security
• Engagement with cutting-edge data technologies and architectures

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.