Technical Program Manager Lead

Summary

Join IOHK's Midnight Tribe as a Technical Program Manager Lead and shape the future of Midnight's blockchain technology. You will manage a team of Technical Program Managers, lead high-priority technical programs, and act as a bridge between teams and stakeholders. This dual role requires overseeing complex programs, mentoring TPMs, and defining program management processes. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment with business goals and proactively manage risks. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be a key leader in driving delivery excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success managing and mentoring teams of Technical Program Managers or similar roles
• Extensive experience leading technical programs directly, with the ability to manage a portfolio of high-impact projects
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies, principles, and practices, as well as familiarity with waterfall methodologies, with a proven ability to lead in both agile and hybrid project management environments
• Skilled in using advanced tools like Jira, Linear, or equivalent to manage programs and report on progress
• Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including leadership, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective solutions
• Capable of balancing strategic oversight with tactical execution, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Proactive in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at both program and organizational levels
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to maintaining comprehensive and effective program documentation
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of Technical Program Managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Lead your own portfolio of high-priority technical programs, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Act as a bridge between TPMs, cross-functional stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment across teams
• Define and refine program management processes, tools, and best practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the TPM team and the organization
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, architects, senior engineering leads, and other teams to ensure program objectives align with business goals
• Work with the Director of Operations and other leaders to allocate resources effectively and optimize delivery across programs
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks at both the program and portfolio levels, ensuring seamless execution
• Establish and monitor KPIs for program success, regularly reporting on progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Actively participate in the management of individual programs, demonstrating best practices in execution and problem-solving
• Work with key departments, including Marketing, Legal, and Compliance, to ensure their needs are considered in program planning and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in blockchain or decentralized systems is highly desirable but not required
• Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at managing shifting priorities

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO