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Role: Sr. Technical Program Manager
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid or 100% Remote surrounding states)
Travel: Occasional travel to Houston for key meetings
Expenses: Internet reimbursed if fully remote
About the Role
As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you ll join our Data & Digital team to lead the design, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives that drive our digital transformation. You ll lead a team of Technical Program Managers, manage cross-functional programs, and establish standards and best practices for program delivery across the organization. This role requires a strong leader with deep experience in data systems, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing Technical Program Management (TPM) team.
- Partner with BPM and Agile teams to establish and enhance TPM standards and best practices.
- Drive execution of complex, integrated program plans including timelines, budgets, milestones, resource plans, and performance metrics.
- Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and impediments; ensure smooth delivery of large-scale technical programs.
- Communicate program status, progress, and risks to executive stakeholders; enforce accountability and delivery discipline.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, Data, and Engineering to align on program OKRs and deliverables.
- Manage the full lifecycle of programs, including financials, forecasting, vendor selection, and SOW management.
- Contribute to governance, frameworks, and operational processes to ensure consistent and predictable delivery.
- Support RFP development, vendor evaluations, and contract management.
- Champion Agile principles and continuous improvement by incorporating Lean, Scrum, Kanban, and innovative delivery practices.
- Evaluate program outcomes and feedback to improve future initiatives.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field required
- Master s degree (MS or MBA) preferred
Certifications:
- Agile / Scrum Certification preferred
- Cloud Certification in AWS or Azure preferred
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in technology program management, software development, or engineering leadership
- 3+ years leading complex transformational programs
- Proven experience leading or managing a Technical PM team or PMO
- Deep understanding of data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and digital platforms
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), APIs, enterprise software, and application security
- Strong command of Agile and hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) delivery models
- Demonstrated success in end-to-end system migration and technical program delivery
- Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills
- Proven track record in identifying dependencies, managing risk, and driving strategic execution
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Ability to develop and mature TPM frameworks within a large-scale enterprise
- Adept at balancing technical depth with business context to drive cross-functional alignment
- Calm, analytical, and decisive leader in high-pressure situations
- Skilled at navigating organizational dynamics to achieve results
- Committed to driving continuous improvement and innovation in program delivery