Technical Program Manager (Software Engineer)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (stock options)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Remote-friendly culture

Home office stipend

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Technical Program Manager (Software Engineer) to lead cross-functional cloud-focused programs and partner with engineering leaders on architecture-to-plan translation. Strong delivery and risk-management skills are essential to keep complex initiatives on schedule.

The role is remote within the United States, offering a competitive package and equity. You will drive readiness, coordinate multi-team efforts, and ensure reliable, measurable outcomes for customers and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in technical program management or software/infrastructure engineering for cloud products.
• Hands-on experience with production distributed systems and their tradeoffs.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure fundamentals, including compute, networking, storage, and orchestration.
• Ability to engage in technical discussions with senior engineers on system reliability and performance.
• Experience with observability practices to inform program decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering leads to understand system architecture and build realistic plans.
• Own planning and delivery for complex, multi-team programs, focusing on dependencies and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks before they impact customers.
• Participate in design reviews to address gaps in rollout plans and fault tolerance.
• Drive launch readiness and safe rollout of platform changes, including testing and operational handoff.
• Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and risk assessments.
• Work with leads to define and track success metrics tied to customer outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Cloud infrastructure

Stakeholder communication

Delivery planning

Risk assessment

Tools

Observability tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Technical Program Manager (Software Engineer) to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead complex, cross-functional technical programs that support cloud-based software and infrastructure initiatives. You will partner closely with engineering leaders to translate architecture and system requirements into realistic plans, manage dependencies and delivery timelines, and help ensure programs are launched safely and on schedule. The position also calls for strong technical fluency so you can navigate design discussions, assess risk, and keep stakeholders aligned on progress and outcomes.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $140,000 - $165,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering leads to understand system architecture and build realistic plans.
• Own planning and delivery for complex, multi-team programs, focusing on dependencies and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks before they impact customers.
• Participate in design reviews to address gaps in rollout plans and fault tolerance.
• Drive launch readiness and safe rollout of platform changes, including testing and operational handoff.
• Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and risk assessments.
• Work with leads to define and track success metrics tied to customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in technical program management or software/infrastructure engineering for cloud products.
• Hands-on experience with production distributed systems and their tradeoffs.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure fundamentals, including compute, networking, storage, and orchestration.
• Ability to engage in technical discussions with senior engineers on system reliability and performance.
• Experience with observability practices to inform program decisions.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact programs across multiple teams.
• Exceptional communication skills to align diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company with stock options for all team members.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible PTO to recharge as needed.
• Remote work-first culture with collaborative communication tools.
• $1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend to set up your workspace.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.