Technical Program Manager

About the role

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will drive the development and implementation of programs, products, and services in R&D. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing initiatives with complex dependencies, risk management, stakeholder management, and building technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, implementation and deployment of large-scale critical and complex financial applications, owning all aspects of solutions end-to-end, through full stack software development.
• Partner closely with engineering leads, product managers, designers, and other teams to define program scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Establish clear and consistent communication channels. Provide regular updates on program status, progress, and blockers to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Proactively identify and manage cross-team dependencies, ensuring seamless integration and coordination.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle. Develop contingency plans and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Continuously evaluate and improve program & portfolio management processes, leveraging Artificial intelligence (AI) to drive continuous improvement, automation initiatives, and efficiencies.
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholders and drive alignment on program goals through clear communication, trust, and shared accountability.
• Adapt messaging (technical depth, business impact, tone) for engineers, PMs, business stakeholders, and executives; lead and facilitate small to medium-sized program meetings with clear agendas, outcomes, and action owners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, project management, or a similar role within a software development environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies (Kanban), and modern software architectures (e.g., microservices, cloud-native applications).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges, a results-oriented mindset, and a commitment to delivering value to customers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA,), collaboration platforms (e.g., Confluence), and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with financial technology or related industries.
• Experience with financial systems and processes.
• Experience with financial regulatory compliance.

Skills

• Technical expertise in software development and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with financial systems and processes.
• Experience with financial regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Exceptional health, vision, and dental care.
• Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401K with company match.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.