(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) and company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Education benefits program

Employee discounts

Leave options including military andad

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal, Technical Program Manager for a remote role in the United States. You will own program planning, delivery milestones, risk management, and alignment between product goals and technical execution.

As a strategic program leader, you will translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions and drive large initiatives across multiple teams, mentoring others in risk management best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or a related field, with 6 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of related experience without a degree.
• Extensive experience in program and project management, particularly in complex initiatives with cross-functional dependencies.
• Proven track record of executing large-scale program plans with multiple moving parts.
• Strong technical proficiency in translating product goals into scalable architecture and platform designs.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and delivering clear updates.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decisions and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage goals and deliverables for large-scale technical programs.
• Secure commitments on program scope, dates, and resource allocation.
• Translate product requirements into effective technical designs.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain program progress across teams.
• Lead stakeholder communication to ensure alignment and manage priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflows and processes.
• Mentor team members in program and risk management best practices.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Technical translation

Data-driven decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

8+ years experience without a degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal, Technical Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

In this remote role, you will lead complex technical programs that require tight coordination across multiple teams and stakeholder groups. You will own program planning, delivery milestones, risk management, and alignment between product goals and technical execution. This position is well suited for a strategic program leader who can translate business priorities into scalable technical solutions and keep large initiatives moving forward.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $143,000 - $286,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and manage goals and key deliverables for large-scale technical programs
• Secure commitments on program scope, dates, and resource allocation
• Translate product requirements into effective technical designs
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain program progress across teams
• Lead stakeholder communication to ensure alignment and manage priorities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workflows and processes
• Mentor team members in program and risk management best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or a related field, with 6 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of related experience without a degree
• Extensive experience in program and project management, particularly in complex initiatives with cross-functional dependencies
• Proven track record of executing large-scale program plans with multiple moving parts
• Strong technical proficiency in translating product goals into scalable architecture and platform designs
• Exceptional communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and delivering clear updates
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decisions and problem-solving

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Financial retirement benefits including a 401(k) and company-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off policies, including sick leave, family care, and parental leave
• Education benefits covering tuition, books, and fees for various programs through an employee education program
• Additional benefits include company discounts and various leave options such as military and adoption reimbursement

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.