Company

Product Software

SeniorTechnicalProgramManager-ProductSoftware

$172–234k Foster City, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Technical Program Manager - Product Software. Skills: technical program management, complex engineering programs, software programs, SDLC, architectural discussions, technical risk, executive presence, influencing without authority, program management processes, manage ambiguity. Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives. Drive strategic initiatives that multiple teams, systems, and business lines”

What You'll Achieve.

delivering at scale; significant business impact

Industry & Context.

Product Software
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience in technical program management, proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs, Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives, technical foundation — able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, evaluate technical risk, Exceptional communication and executive presence, skilled at influencing without authority, navigating organizational dynamics, Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level, Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, make sound decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments

Nice to Have

Experience at a software company working on infrastructure, platform, or product engineering programs, Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure), distributed systems concepts, PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification is a plus, Prior background as a software engineer or in a technical role is advantageous, Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

What You'll Do.

Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale

multi-team engineering initiatives

Drive strategic initiatives that multiple teams

Define and evolve program management frameworks

Anticipate and proactively manage risks

Actively participate in architectural and technical scoping discussions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Serve as a strategic partner to VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders; Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams, external partners, and competing priorities; Mentor and coach junior TPMs

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication; executive presence; Communicate clearly and confidently to executive audiences; translating technical complexity into business impact and vice versa

Process & Methodology

program management, technical program management, full SDLC, program execution, risk management, escalations, trade-offs, portfolio level, program management frameworks, program management processes, program management best practices, dependency management, sequencing, delivery risk assessment

Full Job Description

## Description We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and shape some of our most complex, high-stakes engineering programs. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, setting the standard for program execution across the organization. You will be a trusted partner to senior engineering and product leadership, driving strategic initiatives that span multiple teams, systems, and business lines. This is a role for someone who brings deep technical intuition, strong organizational influence, and a track record of delivering at scale. ## In this role, you will Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives with significant business impact, from strategy through delivery. Serve as a strategic partner to VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders, influencing roadmaps, resourcing decisions, and organizational priorities. Define and evolve program management frameworks, processes, and best practices across the engineering organization. Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams, external partners, and competing priorities. Anticipate and proactively manage risks, escalations, and trade-offs at a program and portfolio level. Communicate clearly and confidently to executive audiences — translating technical complexity into business impact and vice versa. Mentor and coach junior TPMs and contribute to building a high-performing program management function. Actively participate in architectural and technical scoping discussions, providing informedinput on feasibility, sequencing, and delivery risk. ## Qualifications 7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs. Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives. Strong technical foundation — able to engage credibly in

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