Senior Technical Program Manager

Senior Technical Program Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, with post-graduate work preferred.
• Minimum 9 years’ experience managing complex programs, with a focus on device-related programs being advantageous.
• Extensive experience in product launches and managing the full product lifecycle from concept through obsolescence.
• 5 or more years’ experience in Telematics is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Scrum and proficiency in other agile practices.
• Ability to grasp technical issues deeply.
• Certification(s) in program/project management, change management, and/or Lean Six Sigma (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt).
• Deep understanding of iterative and incremental product development methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira).
• Certified and/or direct experience with scaled planning frameworks like SAFe.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to drive progress despite obstacles.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead productive meetings and workshops.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical programs within device-related portfolios, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
• Develop program roadmaps, strategies, and execution plans spanning planning, development, and production readiness to launch phases.
• Work closely with Engineers and Product Managers to achieve high-quality outcomes in product design, development, and delivery.
• Apply strong, data-driven recommendations and strategic technical judgment to solve complex problems aligning with business objectives.
• Clearly demonstrate the value delivered through tangible metrics and results, fostering trust and confidence.
• Build relationships and trust across teams, collaborating effectively with all organizational levels and functions.
• Facilitate alignment of product goals with organizational and team objectives.
• Model agility principles throughout program execution, guiding teams at all levels to follow best practices.
• Enhance impact by educating, mentoring, and advising Technical Program Management (TPM) and Engineering communities on program management fundamentals and best practices.
• Quickly identify and resolve critical issues and dependencies to ensure project success.
• Effectively balance business needs with technical constraints throughout project execution.
• Understand and drive changes (process, technology, organization) aligned with program goals, measuring success effectively.
• Recommend and implement improvements within projects, collaborating with stakeholders for successful implementation.
• Apply suitable software development methodologies to ensure engineering and operational excellence.
• Lead technical discussions and problem-solving among domain experts.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance overall organizational execution and engineering productivity through tools and processes.
• Actively contribute to and achieve milestones within scaled planning frameworks.
• Volunteer for other assignments as desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years’ experience in Telematics is highly preferred.