Senior Technical Program Manager

Role Overview

• Drive Program Execution
• Own end-to-end delivery for large, cross-team initiatives, ensuring alignment from planning through releas
• Define program structure including milestones, critical path, and phased delivery approach
• Drive accountability across teams while enabling efficient and effective execution
• Ensure alignment between product intent and engineering execution
• Identify, map, and actively manage cross-team dependencies
• Surface risks early and drive mitigation strategies
• Maintain clear visibility into program health, blockers, and execution risk
• Leverage modern tools (including AI-assisted analysis, reporting, and workflow automation) to improve program visibility, decision-making, and execution efficiency
• Establish and maintain a single source of truth for program status and dependencies
• Engage with engineering teams to understand system architecture, constraints, and tradeoffs
• Validate assumptions and ensure technical feasibility of plans
• Translate technical complexity into clear insights for stakeholders and leadership
• Partner closely with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to drive execution decisions
• Frame decisions with clear tradeoffs, risks, and recommended paths forward
• Escalate issues at the appropriate time with context and actionable recommendations
• Ensure disagreements are resolved quickly and do not stall delivery
• Maintain decision tracking and ensure follow-through on outcomes
• Support planning processes including roadmap alignment and execution planning
• Ensure readiness for releases including QA coordination, rollout strategy, and operational preparedness
• Coordinate across teams to ensure successful delivery and launch execution
• Identify gaps in execution and drive improvements in delivery processes
• Enable better predictability through structured planning and tracking
• Support continuous improvement across teams without introducing unnecessary process overhead

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar roles
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-team technical programs (5+ teams)
• Strong technical background (engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience)
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, system design, and architecture concepts
• Proven ability to manage dependencies, risks, and complex delivery environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams
• 12+ years of experience in technical program or engineering leadership roles (Desired)
• Experience leading platform-level or multi-product initiatives (Desired)
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive organization-wide alignment (Desired)
• Experience defining and improving delivery frameworks, processes, and tooling (Desired)
• Experience in SaaS or enterprise software environments (Desired)
• Experience applying AI tools (e.g., code analysis, documentation generation, workflow automation) to improve delivery outcomes (Desired)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee Equity Appreciation Program
• Health and wellness insurance benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
• Best in class technology equipment for every employee
• Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field