Technical Program Manager

Description Hybrid 3 days onsite in McLean, VA Our client seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead a cross-platform program focused on mobile and web applications within a multi-platform environment. The TPM will drive roadmap alignment, manage complex dependencies across four platforms, and partner closely with horizontal leadership to deliver outcomes on compressed timelines. The role requires a technical background, proven ownership, and experience operating at director and above stakeholder levels. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities Contribute to TPM and delivery strategy through operating mechanisms, maturity models, and tooling that scale across portfolios.Drive development of and alignment on a program roadmap anchored in business objectives, definition of done, technical solutions, and dependency sequencing.Lead cross-platform technical investment planning and ensure architectural alignment toward long-term platform convergence and reuse.Serve as an executive-level escalation point for program risks, influencing technology leaders to make data-driven tradeoffs among speed, cost, and resiliency.Define measurable outcomes for platform success, including availability, scalability, cost efficiency, and developer velocity, and ensure delivery accountability across engineering teams.Manage a mobile and web program on a packed timeline with a short ramp period of two weeks or less.Support horizontal dependency management across four platforms and extend vision beyond a single platform to account for interdependencies.Lead with proactive ownership and readiness to run the program quickly. Experience Requirements Technical background with prior hands-on engineering or development experience preferred.Experience operating at director level and above with multi-stakeholder leadership engagement.Proven delivery in large-scale, complex programs with cross-functional teams and visible business impact.At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs.7+ years designing and building solutions using distributed computing or service-oriented architecture.3+ years building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud services, preferably AWS.3+ years delivering highly scalable products and platforms.3+ years of Agile delivery experience.Experience delivering within highly regulated environments.MBA or Master’s in a related technical field preferred.PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred.3+ years of people management experience or demonstrated organizational influence as an IC.Experience driving platform standardization across product portfolios or lines of business.Track record building TPM maturity at scale, including operating models, career frameworks, and metrics.Exceptional communication and influence skills with the ability to translate technical implications into business narratives for senior leadership.Availability during early December for preparation, testing, and releases. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in a technical field.