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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager (TPM) - **Company:** Randstad - **Location:** Southlake, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,250.0 - $162,490.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Release Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Management of Software Versions, Build Management, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Performance Monitor, Microservices - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/95927da9-f90e-45ed-8061-832fdad6d4b7 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of project/program management experience leading large scale, cross functional initiatives. ## Description Highly technical and execution focused Technical Program Manager (TPM) 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 typical complexities of application development, including architectural decision-making, dependency management, integration challenges, and risk mitigation. TPM will work as an integral part of the software development organization, reporting directly to Senior Development Managers. As a bridge between engineering and cross functional stakeholders, the TPM must advocate for technical strategy and team priorities while ensuring alignment, clarity, and smooth delivery across organizational boundaries., Technical Leadership & Program Execution - Engage directly with development teams to understand system architecture, design, and integration points; provide guidance rooted in strong Java engineering experience. - Identify technical risks early and proactively drive resolution through collaboration with architects, developers, QA, SRE/DevOps, and partner teams. - Guide teams through dependency management, component integration, service interactions, and environmental readiness. - Ensure data driven engineering decisions, deliver technically sound architecture design, which are aligned with long-term product and platform strategies. Program & Delivery Management - Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs, ensuring predictable timelines and high-quality outcomes. - Manage cross-functional workstreams, coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and maintain clear ownership across all parties. - Establish program dashboards, KPIs, and communication mechanisms for leadership and team-level visibility. - Drive continuous improvement around estimation, sprint execution, release management, and operational readiness. DevOps & Modern Engineering Practices - Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to ensure CI/CD pipeline robustness, environment stability, deployment automation, and observability. - Contribute to engineering workflow improvements such as versioning strategy, build and deployment orchestration, and performance monitoring approaches. - Support teams in adopting modern development practices: microservices, containerization, cloud-native tooling, and automated testing frameworks. Stakeholder Alignment & Advocacy - Serve as a strong advocate for development teams ensuring the technical strategy, priorities, and constraints are well understood across all stakeholders. - Facilitate clear and concise communication, ensuring non-engineering stakeholders understand program goals, milestones, risks, and impacts. - Build trusted relationships across the organization, simplifying collaboration with business owners, product managers, compliance, security, and infrastructure teams. Leadership & Organizational Impact - Promote a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. 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