Technical Project Manager #1058357
Position Description:
Product Development IT is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Technical Program Manager to lead the execution of complex, multi-workstream enterprise platform implementations and business transformation initiatives. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. You will partner with cross-functional development teams, IT leadership, and external vendors to translate long-term objectives into actionable roadmaps, optimize development workflows, and drive predictable, high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate is a master of dependency management, an exceptional communicator who uses data to tell a story, and an expert in Agile/SAFe methodologies and well versed in Jira as a tool for software delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Roadmap Execution

• Translate Strategy to Action: Collaborate closely with technical development teams to translate long-term business objectives into an actionable technology strategy and a structured implementation roadmap.
• Quarterly & PI Planning: Spearhead quarterly and Program Increment (PI) planning processes, defining priorities, establishing clear milestones, and aligning team capacities to strategic goals.
• Integration Planning: Design and execute comprehensive integration plans across complex, multi-workstream enterprise platform implementations and business transformation initiatives.

Cross-Functional Execution & Process Optimization

• Dependency & Risk Management: Proactively map and track cross-functional dependencies across deliverables. Identify potential program risks early and engineer robust mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Process Engineering: Establish, monitor, and continuously optimize streamlined development processes, workflows, and frameworks. Successfully scale and roll out these frameworks across multiple cross-functional teams.
• Delivery Governance: Ensure all project and program objectives, deliverables, and results are successfully completed within the agreed-upon scope, quality standards, and timelines.

Collaboration, Communication & Reporting

• Stakeholder Alignment: Effectively communicate program health, milestones, and status updates to diverse stakeholders and leadership across multiple organizations, leveraging quantitative measurements to reinforce progress.
• Data-Driven Analysis: Provide accurate, insightful analysis and reporting. Synthesize complex technical data into clear, executive-ready presentations and reviews to facilitate strategic decision-making.
• Vendor & IT Partnership: Foster strong collaboration with IT teams, IT leadership, and external technology vendors to drive joint problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

 
Primary Skills Required:

• Business Transformation, Business Process Improvement, Product Development, PMO, Business Strategy, Program Management, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Analytical skills, Agile Software Development, API, Business Risk Management, Jira

 
Additional Skills Preferred:

• Risk Management, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Change Management, PMP, Analytical skills

 
Experience Required:
Specialist
Exp: 10 years in IT
5 years in Program Management
Expert in Project Management

• Experience: 5+ years as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) or delivery lead in product development, managing complex multi-workstream enterprise platform integrations or digital transformations.
• Agile Expertise: Proven experience guiding execution using SDLC methodologies, with deep expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe (including PI planning).
• Dependency Mapping: Strong ability to identify, map, and manage complex technical and operational dependencies across parallel workstreams.
• Analytical & Data-Driven: Strong capability to analyze program metrics, establish KPIs, and present insights to executive leadership.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication skills with experience aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Experience managing and negotiating with third-party vendors.

 
Additional Experience Preferred:

• Technical background (BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience).
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe RTE preferred.
• Strong Jira experience (Advanced Roadmaps, Jira Align, dependency mapping, reporting).
• Experience in high-growth product development environments.

 
Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

 
Additional Education Preferred:

• Certification Program

 
Additional Info:
 
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Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
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