Technical Program Manager
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Position Overview
The Technical Program Manager is responsible for driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs within the organization. This role combines project management expertise with technical knowledge, facilitating cross‑functional teams to meet ambitious goals while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The TPM will work closely with vendors, engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth communication, prioritization, and on‑time delivery of high‑quality software solutions and systems.
Responsibilities
Define and oversee the strategic direction of technical programs and ensure alignment with company objectives
Develop comprehensive program roadmaps, project timelines, and resource plans, identifying key milestones and deliverables
Establish measurable success criteria, KPIs, and metrics to track progress and ensure program success
Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams of engineers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders
Facilitate regular meetings, such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and status updates, to ensure effective communication and timely problem resolution
Serve as the point of contact for any escalations or risks within the program, addressing challenges and making course corrections as needed
Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of technical programs from initiation through to delivery, including ideation, design, development, testing, and release
Drive project execution, ensuring teams are meeting milestones, timelines, and quality expectations
Identify and mitigate risks early, balancing trade‑offs between scope, time, and resources
Work closely with vendors to validate that deliverables meet both functional and non‑functional requirements
Continuously assess and improve processes related to program management, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and optimize workflows
Introduce best practices for managing large‑scale technical initiatives, ensuring adherence to Agile, Scrum, or other relevant methodologies
Analyze past program performance to drive improvements and prevent recurrence of issues in future programs
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree is a plus
5+ years of experience in technical program management, product management, or engineering leadership, with at least 2 years managing large‑scale, cross‑functional technical projects
Strong experience in Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies
Experience in managing complex technical initiatives, ideally in software development or systems engineering
Solid understanding of software development processes, Agile, SDLC, and system architectures
Ability to understand technical requirements and challenges to effectively communicate with engineering teams
Familiarity with project management tools like JIRA, Trello, or Asana
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with a track record of successfully managing risks
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
PMP (Project Management Professional), Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications
Must be at least 21 years of age
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
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The Technical Program Manager is responsible for driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs within the organization. This role combines project management expertise with technical knowledge, facilitating cross‑functional teams to meet ambitious goals while ensuring alignment with business objectives. The TPM will work closely with vendors, engineering, product management, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth communication, prioritization, and on‑time delivery of high‑quality software solutions and systems.
Responsibilities
Define and oversee the strategic direction of technical programs and ensure alignment with company objectives
Develop comprehensive program roadmaps, project timelines, and resource plans, identifying key milestones and deliverables
Establish measurable success criteria, KPIs, and metrics to track progress and ensure program success
Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams of engineers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders
Facilitate regular meetings, such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and status updates, to ensure effective communication and timely problem resolution
Serve as the point of contact for any escalations or risks within the program, addressing challenges and making course corrections as needed
Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of technical programs from initiation through to delivery, including ideation, design, development, testing, and release
Drive project execution, ensuring teams are meeting milestones, timelines, and quality expectations
Identify and mitigate risks early, balancing trade‑offs between scope, time, and resources
Work closely with vendors to validate that deliverables meet both functional and non‑functional requirements
Continuously assess and improve processes related to program management, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and optimize workflows
Introduce best practices for managing large‑scale technical initiatives, ensuring adherence to Agile, Scrum, or other relevant methodologies
Analyze past program performance to drive improvements and prevent recurrence of issues in future programs
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree is a plus
5+ years of experience in technical program management, product management, or engineering leadership, with at least 2 years managing large‑scale, cross‑functional technical projects
Strong experience in Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies
Experience in managing complex technical initiatives, ideally in software development or systems engineering
Solid understanding of software development processes, Agile, SDLC, and system architectures
Ability to understand technical requirements and challenges to effectively communicate with engineering teams
Familiarity with project management tools like JIRA, Trello, or Asana
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, with a track record of successfully managing risks
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
PMP (Project Management Professional), Scrum Master, or other relevant certifications
Must be at least 21 years of age
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
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