Job Overview
We are seeking a Tech Program Director to lead complex software initiatives across cross-functional teams.
This role requires strong coordination, navigation of multiple stakeholders, and management of risks to ensure successful delivery within defined scope, timelines, and constraints.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage in detailed technical discussions with architects and senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for managing complex, enterprise, cross-functional programs within time, budget, and quality constraints.
* Participate in architecture discussions about system components, APIs, data flows, performance, and scalability.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver software projects on schedule.
* Create timelines and milestones for delivery, identifying critical paths and dependencies.
Requirements
* Technical knowledge to understand company solutions and engage in constructive specialized discussions with software architects.
* Collaborate closely with software architects to understand system design, integrations, APIs, cloud infrastructure, data flows, and technical constraints.
* Identify technical risks and work with architects and engineers to develop mitigation strategies.
* Create detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation.
* Track project progress and adjust plans as needed to address risks or changes.
* Facilitate communication between engineers, architects, product owners, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
* Lead discussions with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
* Participate in technical discussions to guide decisions, remove blockers, and ensure feasibility.
* Implement and refine project management best practices.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in enterprise environments with multiple dependency streams.
* Project management certifications (PMP, CSM, Prince2).
* Familiarity with microservices architecture, cloud-native applications, DevOps, and security best practices.