Lead Technical Program Manager
On-siteJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement technical program plans, overseeing complex project execution while managing resources, budgets, and timelines. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams to define decision-making procedures and drive beneficial outcomes. Guide technology selection and implementation, championing continuous improvement through process optimization and emerging technology adoption. Establish data-driven portfolio management using roadmaps, capacity planning, and OKRs to monitor value delivery. Craft executive-ready narratives and present actionable information to leadership. Lead through change in high-pressure environments, ensuring governance and accountability across organizational priorities.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical solutions, vendor product knowledge, managing vendor relations, and implementing solutions
- Demonstrated experience leading client-driven programs, translating client requirements into actionable delivery plans, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving execution across cross-functional technology, infrastructure, and business teams
- Advanced analytical reasoning skills, applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, and operational objectives
- Proven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high-pressure, shifting environments
- Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, establishing productive relationships, and driving beneficial outcomes aligned with firm objectives
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complexity into executive-ready narratives, visuals, and dashboards
- Demonstrated track record of designing and operationalizing portfolio governance, with experience in portfolio reporting, capacity and sequencing, and outcome-based planning
Desired Qualifications
- Certifications such as SAFe, PMP, or PgMP
- Experience leading multi-LOB transformations at scale within technology or financial services
- Proficiency with portfolio tooling and analytics (e.g., Jira Align, OKR platforms, BI dashboards) to enable data-driven decisions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI and emerging technologies to drive operational efficiency, improve program execution, accelerate insights, and enhance client and stakeholder outcomes
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