Job#: 3024251 Job Description: The Technical Program Management team provides oversight for cross functional software development projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of multiple, concurrent, and complex software development programs with significant cross-functional dependencies.
- Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to shape roadmaps, align on priorities, and drive high-quality execution.
- Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks, interdependencies, and blockers across initiatives.
- Drive effective planning and delivery through Agile and hybrid methodologies tailored to team needs.
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration and clear communication to keep initiatives on track and aligned.
- Define and manage program scope, goals, timelines, and metrics to ensure measurable business value.
- Build and maintain transparent program documentation including roadmaps, status updates, decision logs, and delivery plans.
- Use delivery data and insights to inform planning, measure program health, and support continuous improvement.
- Influence and guide stakeholders at multiple levels to ensure alignment and drive outcomes.
Expectations
- Have deep experience leading large-scale software development programs with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and can bring structure to ambiguity.
- Communicate clearly and effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Are skilled at navigating competing priorities, resolving conflicts, and influencing without authority.
- Are highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
- Enjoy building systems, processes, and frameworks that help teams scale and succeed.
- Are passionate about improving how teams deliver and learn over time.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience managing technical programs within software product development environments.
- Proven track record of driving complex, multi-team initiatives from planning through delivery.
- Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience adapting them in real-world settings.
- Proficient in using tools like Jira and Jira Plan to manage work and communicate progress.
- Familiarity with cross-team coordination challenges in Agile environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in product-focused organizations, with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Background in regulated industries such as healthcare or fintech is a plus.
- Track record of building and evolving program management practices across growing engineering teams.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping structure where it doesn't yet exist.
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.
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