Technical Program Manager
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Summary
Oversee complex software projects from planning to delivery, aligning engineering teams with business goals while managing timelines, risks, and technical standards.
A TPM bridges the gap between high-level business objectives and technical execution.
Project Orchestration: Manage end-to-end lifecycles of complex technical projects, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline management.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a "translator" between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., product, marketing, executives).
Risk Management: Proactively identify technical blockers, system architecture risks, and external dependencies to develop mitigation strategies.
Technical Oversight: Ensure technical feasibility and alignment with coding standards, security policies, and industry best practices.
Agile Governance: Implement and optimize Agile, Scrum, or DevOps methodologies to drive efficient delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or MBA often preferred).
Experience: 5+ years in technical leadership, software development, or project delivery.
Hard Skills: Proficiency in SDLC, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), system architecture, and project management tools like JIRA.
Certifications: Common preferences include PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master), or SAFe Agile.