Technical Program Manager, Enterprise Architecture
$191,000–$253,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the execution framework for Enterprise Architecture initiatives, translating ambiguous work into clear scope, plans, milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and measurable outcomes. Support cross-system architects and single-system specialists with tailored planning, tracking, and communication. Coordinate product managers, developers, business analysts, and functional partners to deliver architecture initiatives while maintaining a reliable, current view of the team's portfolio. Identify project risks and cross-system dependencies early, drive issues to resolution, and escalate decisions with clear context. Translate technical activity into concise business-facing reporting that communicates delivery health and prioritization trade-offs to leadership. Establish lightweight operating cadences for planning, status, and launch readiness without adding bureaucracy. Facilitate documentation and knowledge transfer to ensure architecture decisions remain accessible and durable.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in technical project management, technical program management, systems delivery, or a closely related role, preferably supporting architecture or adjacent teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical projects with responsibility for scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, stakeholder alignment, and outcomes.
- Broad technical fluency across enterprise systems such as PLM, ERP, MES, and WMS, with the ability to hold credible conversations about architecture, integrations, data flows, and delivery trade-offs.
- Proven ability to create structure and accountability in fast-moving, ambiguous environments while using lightweight practices that preserve team speed.
- Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking capabilities, with the ability to develop fact-based recommendations using methods such as root-cause analysis and decision trees.
- Strong reporting instincts and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical work for business, technical, and executive audiences.
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies, including portfolio visibility, dependency tracking, risk management, and status reporting.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to work in-office full time and travel on a limited basis, less than 10%.
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise architects, solutions architects, or platform teams whose portfolios span multiple business domains and technology systems.
- Experience delivering initiatives across two or more enterprise platforms such as PLM, ERP, MES, WMS, CRM, finance, or manufacturing systems.
- Experience building portfolio reporting and operating cadences that connect technical delivery to business impact and leadership prioritization.
- Experience in hyper growth startup-like environments, with demonstrated success balancing speed, ambiguity, and long-term operational health.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled project management, documentation, analysis, or software delivery workflows.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
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