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Technical Product Manager

Summary

Leads complex software programs from design to delivery, bridging engineering and business needs while managing cross-team dependencies and risks.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager with a strong technical engineering background and proven experience leading complex technology programs from inception to delivery.

The ideal candidate will have started their career in a hands-on technical role such as Software Engineering, QA Engineering, Development, or a similar technical discipline, and subsequently moved into technical program management.

This role requires someone who can operate at both technical and program leadership levels — understanding architecture and engineering discussions, while also driving governance, delivery, dependencies, risks, and executive decision-making across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex technical programs from inception through delivery, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
  • Own program governance, delivery frameworks, milestones, risks, and overall execution.
  • Take ownership of cross-team dependencies and proactively resolve blockers.
  • Facilitate executive-level discussions and support data-driven technical and delivery decisions.
  • Provide technical leadership and maintain a strong understanding of solution architecture, engineering practices, and technical dependencies.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, QA, Architecture, Product, and other technical teams to ensure successful program delivery.
  • Drive technical program planning, prioritization, execution, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across multiple projects and workstreams.
  • Establish and monitor program KPIs, delivery metrics, and progress against objectives.
  • Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Operate effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, making sound decisions and driving resolution.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, or a similar technical delivery leadership role.
  • Strong technical background, ideally having started a career in Software Engineering, QA Engineering, Development, or another technical engineering discipline.
  • Proven professional experience managing technical programs from inception to delivery in a senior role.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, engineering practices, and technical architectures.
  • Ability to understand and confidently discuss technical concepts, architecture, integrations, dependencies, and engineering challenges with technical teams.
  • Strong expertise in Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
  • Proven experience in program governance and cross-functional delivery.
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Ability to facilitate executive decisions and communicate complex technical topics clearly to senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-team dependencies across multiple projects and workstreams.
  • Strong risk identification, mitigation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience with project/program management tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams in complex and dynamic environments.
  • Strong understanding of technical program delivery, architecture ownership, and engineering best practices.
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and driving initiatives with limited direction.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
  • Relevant technical, Agile, or program management certifications are a plus.

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter

  • What was your original technical background before moving into Program/Project Management? choose any
  • How many years of hands-on technical/engineering experience do you have before moving into Program/Project Management? written answer
  • How many years of experience do you have in Technical Program Management or Technical Project Management? written answer
  • Have you managed technical programs from inception through delivery? yes / no
  • Which technical areas are you comfortable discussing with Engineering/Architecture teams? choose any
  • Have you owned cross-team technical dependencies across multiple projects or workstreams? yes / no
  • Have you been responsible for program governance, technical risks, and mitigation plans? yes / no
  • Have you facilitated technical decisions with senior/executive stakeholders? yes / no
  • Which delivery frameworks have you worked with? choose any
  • Which tools have you used for technical program/project delivery? choose any
  • What is your nationality ?
  • What is your notice period ?
  • What is your current salary ?
  • What is your salary expectations?

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