Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Simulmedia as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) in Kyiv or Lviv, Ukraine, to lead the delivery of our next-generation self-serve TV ad-buying platform. You will collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams, managing complex projects from scope definition to release. Responsibilities include running Agile ceremonies, maintaining transparent delivery plans, identifying and resolving cross-team dependencies, and tracking delivery KPIs. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of experience in a similar role within a product-centric software organization, a strong understanding of Agile frameworks, and excellent communication skills. The role requires working 11 am – 8 pm EEST to coordinate with U.S. stakeholders. Simulmedia offers a remote-first work environment with occasional office meet-ups and full flexibility to work from either city. Benefits will be discussed during the interview phase.

Requirements

• 4+ years in a Technical Program Management, Delivery Lead, or similar role within a product-centric software organization
• Solid command of Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and modern project-tracking tools (Shortcut, Jira, Confluence, Notion)
• Demonstrated success shipping complex, multi-team features or platforms at scale
• Excellent communicator who can translate between business goals and technical realities
• Analytical mindset; you measure what matters and use data to drive decisions
• Comfortable working 11 am – 8 pm EEST for overlap with U.S. stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery lifecycle —from scope definition through release and retrospective—across multiple squads
• Run Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, retros) and keep teams focused, unblocked, and informed
• Maintain transparent delivery plans, status dashboards, and risk registers; communicate progress to stakeholders in Ukraine and the U.S
• Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, blockers, and technical risks before they impact timelines
• Track and analyze delivery KPIs (velocity, predictability, cycle time) and champion continuous-improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety by facilitating clear communication among Product, Engineering, Design, Data, and DevOps
• Keep a pulse on emerging tools and practices that can level-up our delivery engine

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering background (past hands-on coding or deep technical literacy) strongly preferredfor credibility with dev teams
• Experience in ad tech, martech, or performance-oriented SaaS
• Familiarity with AWS-based microservices, data-intensive systems, or real-time analytics
• Exposure to LLM/agentic workflows or interest in exploring their application to delivery processes
• Proven track record of scaling Agile practices in fast-growing, product-led organizations