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Senior Principal Technical Program Manager

Jobgether · United States · 4 wk ago
RemoteRemoteProject Management$192k–$249k/yrFull-time

The Senior Principal Technical Program Manager is responsible for leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives by creating execution frameworks, managing complex dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery of customer-focused platform capabilities. This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise, systems thinking, and executive-level communication skills.

About the role

  • Translate complex business strategies into scalable delivery plans, ensuring measurable outcomes and customer value.
  • Lead complex technical programs spanning Product, Engineering, Platform, Architecture, UX, Data, Governance, and Operations teams.
  • Establish program operating mechanisms including roadmap tracking, dependency management, executive reporting, risk mitigation, and release planning.
  • Drive alignment across multiple products, platforms, and workflow areas to achieve shared business and customer goals.
  • Partner with technical leaders to evaluate tradeoffs, technical dependencies, scalability considerations, and delivery sequencing.
  • Create governance frameworks using metrics, readiness indicators, telemetry, and outcome-based measurements.
  • Identify execution risks, delivery challenges, and organizational dependencies while leading mitigation strategies and escalation processes.
  • Provide executive-level communication through clear reporting on progress, risks, confidence levels, decisions, and business impact.
  • Leverage AI-enabled workflows, automation, and scalable operating models to improve delivery speed, transparency, and execution quality.
  • Support the evolution of technical program management practices across complex enterprise initiatives.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience leading enterprise-scale technical programs, with the ability to influence across teams, manage ambiguity, and connect technical execution with business outcomes.
  • Proven experience managing complex initiatives involving multiple engineering teams, products, platforms, and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong ability to transform strategy into actionable execution through planning, governance, dependency management, risk management, and measurable results.
  • Advanced systems-thinking capabilities with the ability to connect architecture, technical delivery, customer experience, and business objectives.
  • Experience partnering with Engineering and Architecture leaders on technical decisions, platform dependencies, and delivery priorities.
  • Strong technical understanding of cloud platforms, enterprise applications, distributed systems, data platforms, workflow solutions, or AI-enabled products.
  • Demonstrated success managing executive communications, decision frameworks, risk assessments, and outcome reporting.
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without relying on direct authority.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments while creating structure, clarity, and momentum.
  • Experience delivering customer-facing products or platforms through launch, adoption, and operational readiness.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Preferred experience with AI transformation, automation, workflow modernization, regulated software environments, platform modernization, or enterprise transformation programs.
  • Familiarity with Agile, Lean, SAFe, or similar delivery methodologies is preferred.
  • PMP, PgMP, cloud, AI, data, or related technical certifications are a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary range of $191,500 - $249,000 USD.
  • Eligibility for additional compensation programs, including bonus opportunities and potential equity awards.
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise transformation initiatives with advanced technology platforms.
  • Remote work flexibility within the United States.
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation, customer impact, and continuous improvement.
  • Professional growth opportunities through exposure to strategic initiatives and executive leadership.
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, transparency, integrity, and bold innovation.

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