Principal Technical Program Manager (Remote)
Position Overview
Join a working team dedicated to the mission of the work we do! Teaching Strategies builds dynamic, top-quality digital products for early childhood education. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will connect Product and Engineering, ensuring high-priority initiatives execute predictably while continuously improving delivery.
Specific Roles & Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership: Improve collaboration and execution across Product and Engineering for complex, cross-team initiatives. Operate as an organizational leader for technical delivery. Influence leaders without direct authority. Create clarity amid organizational ambiguity.
AI & Operational Innovation: Implement AI-enabled improvements to SDLC or engineering operations. Leverage AI to improve software delivery, engineering workflows, planning, reporting, decision-making, and product development processes.
Executive Communication: Deliver concise executive updates focused on decisions, tradeoffs, and business impact. Provide recommendations and not just status reports.
Technical Partnership: Engage with engineering teams to understand system architecture, constraints, and tradeoffs. Challenge technical assumptions while respecting engineering ownership. Translate technical complexity into clear insights for stakeholders and leadership.
Delivery Excellence: Escalate issues at the appropriate time with context and actionable recommendations. Support planning processes including roadmap alignment and execution planning. Identify gaps in execution and drive improvements in delivery processes.
Qualifications
Experience operating within high-performing engineering organizations delivering software at scale (Amazon, Microsoft, Google, GitHub, Stripe, Intuit, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to identify organizational problems, not just program problems. Design mechanisms that improve execution at scale. Influence engineering managers, product leaders, and executives without direct authority.
10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar roles. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-team technical programs (5+ teams).
Strong technical background (engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience). Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, system design, and architecture concepts.
Proven ability to manage dependencies, risks, and complex delivery environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams.
Why Teaching Strategies?
At Teaching Strategies, we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.
Additional Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation package
- Employee Equity Appreciation Program
- Health and wellness insurance benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible work environment
- Unlimited paid time off (including paid holidays and Winter Break)
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
- Best in class technology equipment for every employee
- Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field
About the Role
Teaching Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.