JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Hybrid; 3 days in office/week)
PAY RANGE: $68 - $78/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months
TOP 3 SKILLS:
7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs.
Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives.
Strong technical foundation able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and shape some of our most complex, high-stakes engineering programs. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, setting the standard for program execution across the organization. You will be a trusted partner to senior engineering and product leadership, driving strategic initiatives that span multiple teams, systems, and business lines. This is a role for someone who brings deep technical intuition, strong organizational influence, and a track record of delivering at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end program management for large-scale, multi-team engineering initiatives with significant business impact, from strategy through delivery.
Serve as a strategic partner to VP- and Director-level engineering and product leaders, influencing roadmaps, resourcing decisions, and organizational priorities.
Define and evolve program management frameworks, processes, and best practices across the engineering organization.
Drive alignment across complex dependency landscapes involving multiple teams, external partners, and competing priorities.
Anticipate and proactively manage risks, escalations, and trade-offs at a program and portfolio level.
Communicate clearly and confidently to executive audiences translating technical complexity into business impact and vice versa.
Mentor and coach junior TPMs and contribute to building a high-performing program management function.
Actively participate in architectural and technical scoping discussions, providing informed input on feasibility, sequencing, and delivery risk.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in technical program management, with a proven record of delivering complex, org-wide engineering programs.
Deep expertise managing multi-team software programs across the full SDLC, including large-scale platform, infrastructure, or product initiatives.
Strong technical foundation able to engage credibly in architectural discussions, understand system design trade-offs, and evaluate technical risk.
Exceptional communication and executive presence skilled at influencing without authority and navigating organizational dynamics.
Experience building or improving program management processes and tooling at an organizational level.
Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive clarity, and make sound decisions under pressure in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience at a software company working on infrastructure, platform, or product engineering programs.
Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems concepts.
PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification is a plus.
Prior background as a software engineer or in a technical role is advantageous.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Foster City, CA
Salary
$68–$78.57 Per Hour
Skills
Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Channel Strategiesunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Distributed Computingunmatched
GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
High Tech Industryunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Engineeringunmatched
Product Programsunmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project Management Softwareunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Analysisunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
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