Technical Program Manager

Job#: 3024880

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly technical, execution-focused Technical Program Manager (TPM) in the Phoenix, AZ or Southlake, TX areas with a strong background in Java-based software development, hands-on experience as a technical lead, and working knowledge of DevOps practices and modern engineering toolchains.

This role requires deep familiarity with the complexities of modern application development-architectural decision-making, dependency management, integration challenges, and risk mitigation.

The TPM will work as a core member of the software development organization, reporting directly to Senior Development Managers. As a bridge between engineering teams and cross-functional partners, this individual must advocate for technical strategy, support team priorities, and drive clarity and alignment across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & Program Execution

• Engage closely with development teams to understand system architecture, design, and integration points.
• Provide guidance grounded in Java engineering expertise.
• Identify technical risks early and drive cross-team resolution (architects, QA, DevOps, SRE, partner teams).
• Support dependency management, service integration, and environment readiness.
• Ensure data-driven engineering decisions aligned with long-term product and platform strategies.

2. Program & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and maintain clear ownership across teams.
• Establish dashboards, KPIs, and communication mechanisms for leadership transparency.
• Drive continuous improvement in estimation, sprint execution, release processes, and operational readiness.

3. DevOps & Modern Engineering Practices

• Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to improve CI/CD robustness, deployment automation, and environment stability.
• Contribute to workflow enhancements including versioning strategies, build orchestration, and performance monitoring.
• Support adoption of modern engineering practices such as microservices, containerization, cloud-native tools, and automated testing frameworks.

4. Stakeholder Alignment & Advocacy

• Advocate for engineering teams by ensuring technical priorities, strategy, and constraints are clearly communicated.
• Facilitate clear communication with non-technical stakeholders regarding goals, milestones, risks, and impacts.
• Build strong working relationships across product, business, compliance, security, and infrastructure teams.

5. Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Promote an engineering culture focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor teams on best practices in program execution.
• Champion clarity, structure, and predictable delivery while remaining adaptable to shifting business needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of project/program management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-visibility programs in challenging environments.
• Ability to build strong trust with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Strong capability to influence and navigate highly matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Deep knowledge of project management tools, practices, and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly across diverse audiences.
• Experience overseeing planning, implementation, and support of business application components.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and dynamic environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices, and modern integration patterns.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity effectively.

Other Focus Areas

• Team Collaboration: Partner with Product Owners, SMEs, and Business Analysts to brainstorm, problem-solve, and present solutions.
• Learning Activities: Participate in training, team discussions, assessments, and leadership meetings.
• Technical Leadership: Engage in ongoing career discussions, provide feedback, and help support development of high-performing teams.
• Strengths Application: Learn and apply personal strengths and abilities within a strengths-based team culture.

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates integrity, commitment, and strong ethical standards.
• Inquisitive, analytical, strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial, and purposeful.
• Self-starter who works independently with strong initiative.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined.
• Authentic, direct communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills.

What You Will Learn

• Hands-on experience developing and implementing code.
• Exposure to large-scale investment management environments supporting individuals, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and endowments.
• Opportunities to research, design, and present improvements in processes and technologies.

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.