Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III

Job#: 3026041

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:Technical Program Manager III

DURATION: 12 MONTHS

LOCATION: ONSITE IN REDMOND WA

PAY RATE: $67 - $77 HOURLY

Description: Technical Program Manager -

Summary

The Technical Program Manager is responsible for the successful definition, implementation, and delivery of complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple interdependent projects. This role requires strategic planning, strong communication, and collaboration across engineering, vendor partners, and internal business teams to ensure delivery within scope, quality, time, and budget constraints.

Job Responsibilities

Program & Project Delivery

Deliver programs within defined scope, quality, schedule, and budget constraints, navigating moderate-probability and moderate-impact risk factors.

Lead cross-functional, multi-project initiatives requiring broad alignment and coordination across engineering, operations, and vendor teams.

Oversee all phases from design through "OK to Fab," including work with flexes, bridge boards, and hardware design processes.

Ensure effective implementation planning and project tracking in large-scale enterprise environments.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Provide program-level strategic planning and partner with executive-level leadership for direction-setting and status communication.

Manage and influence internal exempt employees, matrixed teams, and contractors to deliver high-quality systems and enhancements.

Foster strong team collaboration, uphold accountability, and drive issue resolution.

Engage with vendors, ensuring expectations, schedules, and deliverables are clearly aligned and managed.

Operational & Technical Oversight

Lead scope definition, requirements gathering, documentation, and timeline estimation.

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, status reports, and communication plans across multiple organizational levels.

Oversee budget management, resource allocation, contingency planning, and risk mitigation strategies.

Drive the use of program-level issue/bug tracking and risk management tools.

Manage creation and maintenance of field matrixes across multiple configurations.

Required Skills

Demonstrated success in project and program management, particularly in environments involving vendor coordination.

Experience with flexes, bridge boards, and managing the design-to-OK-to-Fab lifecycle.

Strong background in program issue/bug tracking and risk management frameworks.

Proven ability to create and maintain field matrixes with multiple configurations.

Proficiency with project estimating, scheduling, and tracking in large organizations.

Strong people management and team-building skills.

Ability to adapt and exercise sound judgment in rapidly changing environments with competing priorities.

Aptitude for understanding business processes quickly and collaborating effectively across organizational levels.

Strong capability in assessing risks and applying technology-related management principles.

Experience delivering technology and business application solutions within large-scale, multi-platform systems.

Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Nice-to-Have Skills

Mandarin language proficiency.

Additional experience developing field matrices with a wide range of configuration options.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field required.

MBA or a related advanced degree preferred.

PMP or PMI certification preferred.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.