Remote Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex technical projects. The TPM will oversee all stages of product development—planning, execution, and delivery—while ensuring alignment with business goals, technical requirements, and timelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing complex technical projects in software development, infrastructure, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Proven understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), APIs, cloud infrastructure, and/or enterprise systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues that could affect project timelines or deliverables
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, SharePoint, LucidChart
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on delivering projects on time, within scope, and with a high degree of quality. Additionally, ability to drive team delivery to timelines as appropriate, in partnership with engineering management

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of technical projects, from conception and planning through execution, delivery, and post-launch support
• Lead cross-functional teams, inspire collaboration, and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders. Foster a collaborative environment and guide teams toward the successful delivery of project milestones
• Work independently to deliver significant value to technical cross-functional delivery teams
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, QA, and other stakeholders to define project goals, milestones, and deliverables
• Have a solid understanding of the technical architecture and underlying systems to facilitate informed decision-making and guide technical discussions
• Create detailed project plans, partner with eng management to allocate resources effectively, and manage timelines to ensure successful delivery within scope and budget
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate risks and status updates clearly to stakeholders
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, ensuring that expectations are aligned and all necessary parties are informed of progress and any changes
• Continuously seek ways to improve project management processes, ensuring that lessons learned are applied to future initiatives for increased efficiency and success
• Track and manage interdependencies across teams and programs to ensure that potential conflicts or delays are addressed proactively
• Define and track key metrics to assess project success, identify bottlenecks, and continuously optimize performance
• Provide guidance and coaching on Agile practices when necessary, helping teams implement best practices and improve overall performance without direct involvement in day-to-day operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile development environment
• Hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and microservices architecture
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise programs with multiple dependencies and stakeholders
• Certifications in project management, such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), or KMP (Kanban Management Professional)

Benefits

• $135,000 - $170,000 a year
• In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus