Technical Program Manager
San Jose, California, United States of America
Contract
22 hours ago
Key skills
JavaJiraAgileScrumKanbanLeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementCommunicationTime ManagementCollaboration
About this role
We are looking for Technical Program Manager for our client in San Jose, CA
Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $65hr - $70hr
- Lead planning and execution of application development projects aligned with business goals.
- Manage full project lifecycle using Agile methodologies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Define, track, and report key performance indicators and delivery metrics.
- Drive team performance through structured planning, milestone tracking, and risk management.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define scope and technical solutions.
- Facilitate technical discussions and support resolution of design and development challenges.
- Manage project dependencies and proactively mitigate risks.
- Ensure clear and consistent communication with stakeholders regarding project status and updates.
- Promote continuous improvement in development and delivery processes.
- Follow industry best practices in program and project management.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, Project Manager, or Engineering Lead.
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Experience defining and managing KPIs and delivery metrics.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle.
- Conceptual knowledge of Java, modern UI frameworks, and system integration technologies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Plan, execute, and deliver software development projects.
- Manage Agile processes and team collaboration.
- Track project performance and provide regular updates.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Support technical discussions and decision-making processes.
- Experience with enterprise-level systems or large-scale projects.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira.
- Ability to manage complex and ambiguous situations.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Ability to engage with engineering teams on technical topics.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Communication and leadership skills.
- Time management and prioritization.
- Adaptability and decision-making.
- Bachelor s degree in a relevant field required.
- Equivalent practical experience may be considered.