Staff Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join SimSpace as a Staff Technical Program Manager and drive coordination, tracking, and process management across multiple R&D teams. You will facilitate communication, track status, remove roadblocks, and refine processes to ensure smooth project execution. This role focuses on keeping teams and initiatives moving forward by ensuring clarity, consistency, and accountability. You will work across engineering, product, and other business units. SimSpace offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• You have 6+ years of experience in program or project management for software development initiatives
• You have deep knowledge and experience with JIRA - creating dashboards, label and tag work for reporting, JQL knowledge and knowledge in additional engineering insight tools such as, linearB, JellyFish or others
• You have proven experience operating as part of a software development organization
• You have detailed experience with Agile, Scrum or similar methodologies
• You thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, working with multiple teams without direct authority
• You excel at clear, concise communication, translating technical updates into meaningful insights for diverse audiences
• You are organized and detail-oriented, able to track multiple projects and dependencies without losing sight of the big picture
• You have a customer-first mindset and strong judgment in balancing competing priorities
• You are adaptable and thrive in a fast-changing technical environment

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-team coordination – ensure alignment across multiple R&D teams, tracking status, dependencies, and risks to keep programs moving forward
• Improve visibility – create dashboards and reports to provide clear, up-to-date status to executives and stakeholders
• Facilitate communication – act as a central point of contact between R&D, Product, IT, and other business units to ensure smooth collaboration
• Refine processes – identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce friction in product development and delivery
• Support prioritization – partner with Product Management to integrate customer feedback and business priorities into the development roadmap
• Enable onboarding and execution – help teams onboard new processes, ensuring smooth adoption and tracking of key initiatives
• Guide and support – drive best practices for program management, helping teams stay focused and accountable without adding unnecessary overhead

Preferred Qualifications

• An active PMI certification is highly preferred but not required
• Past experience as a Scrum Master is highly preferred but not required

Benefits

• Compensation. Base salary range: $160,000 – $220,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions
• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health
• Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match
• Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members
• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments
• Ownership Opportunities: Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals
• Continuous Learning: Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development
• Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community
• Extra Perks: Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details