Coupa
total spend management
Sr.TechnicalProgramManager
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“Sr. Technical Program Manager at Coupa. Skills: Release Management, AI Integration, PMO Practice Implementation, Google Sheets Proficiency, Jira Proficiency. Lead and manage the end-to-end release lifecycle for software products. Support and enhance internal program management tools”
What You'll Achieve.
driving successful product releases; supporting and enhancing internal program management tools; championing the adoption of best-in-class PMO practices; accelerate delivery; automate routine tasks; drive operational efficiency; enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven approach; bias for action
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, 10+ years of experience in a software development environment, 6+ years as a Technical Program Manager (TPM), Deep understanding of modern Software Development Life Cycles (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), experience leading large-scale Agile, technical fluency in programs like Fedramp, AI Agentic workflows and platform engineering concepts, Hands-on experience with coding or scripting (JavaScript, Google Apps Script, or similar languages), Advanced experience configuring and administering tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, MS Project, and Tableau, Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels, analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels, Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with heavy cross-team dependencies and competing priorities, sense of ownership, accountability, and service mindset
Nice to Have
Agile relevant Agile certifications are a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage the end-to-end release lifecycle for software products
Support and enhance internal program management tools
Champion the adoption of best-in-class PMO practices
and ensure adherence to PMO methodologies
and mitigate program risks and issues
Develop and maintain program status reports
Identify areas for process improvement within release management and PMO practices and drive initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders; Influence and align stakeholders across all levels, from engineering teams to executive leadership; Build cross-functional partnerships
Communication Scope
transparent communication; clear and concise program status reports, dashboards, and presentations for various audiences, including senior leadership; Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Release Management Expertise, PMO Practice Implementation and Enforcement, Risk and Issue Management, Reporting and Communication, Continuous Improvement, leading complex, cross-functional, high-ambiguity technical programs from roadmap definition through execution and delivery, managing multiple concurrent initiatives with heavy cross-team dependencies and competing priorities
Full Job Description
## Description Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins. Why join Coupa? 🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend. 🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence. 🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other. Learn more on Life at Coupa blog and hear from our employees about their experiences working at Coupa. The Impact of a Sr. Technical Program Manager at Coupa: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our dynamic P&T Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving successful product releases, supporting and enhancing our internal program management tools, and championing the adoption of best-in-class PMO practices across our Product and Engineering organizations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our delivery processes and contribute to our continued growth and innovation. ## What You'll Do Release Management Expertise: Lead and manage the end-to-end release lifecycle for our software products, including meticulous planning, cross-functional coordination, proactive risk management, transparent communication, comprehensive tracking and reporting of release progress, and ensuring formal sign-off at key milestones. AI Integration & Strategic Innovation:
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