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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - Tarragona - **Company:** Xebia - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Salary:** €67,000.0 - €77,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/technical-program-manager-tarragona-en-madrid-ID-365530717 ## About the Role 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Technical Program Management within a large?scale, enterprise software environment Proven ability to lead multi?year, high?impact programs across multiple organizational boundaries Deep understanding of modern software architecture, cloud platforms, and the complexities of building and operating global, highly available systems Strong grounding in software development principles and the full SDLC Demonstrated strategic mindset with the ability to translate broad business and technical objectives into executable program plans High emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal awareness and the ability to influence, negotiate, and build alignment at senior levels Persistence, resilience, and accountability in driving outcomes across complex organizational landscapes Proven success implementing, scaling, and optimizing agile delivery methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) at team and organizational levels Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills ## Description We are seeking a highly accomplished and results?driven Senior Technical Program Manager to lead a portfolio of mission?critical software initiatives across the organization.This role owns execution strategy, operational excellence, and organizational alignment for complex, cross?functional programs with material business impact.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Program LeadershipDrive the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for a portfolio of complex, multi?year programsEnsure alignment with company?level strategic priorities and clearly demonstrate business impactApply strategic thinking to balance near?term execution demands with long?term technical and organizational objectivesPortfolio Management & ExecutionDirectly lead and manage multiple high?visibility programs from concept through deploymentDefine program scope, facilitate build?versus?buy analyses, and develop comprehensive business cases, charters, and execution plansTrack progress rigorously across initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely escalation of issuesOperational Excellence & Process OwnershipChampion and institutionalize best?in?class delivery and execution practices across development teamsOwn and continuously improve processes, tools, metrics, and communication mechanismsLeverage data, KPIs, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and predictable deliveryExecutive Alignment & CommunicationPartner closely with Directors, Senior Staff, and executive leadership across Engineering, Product, and Business teamsAlign roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, negotiate technical and delivery trade?offs, and facilitate critical decision?makingProvide concise, high?quality reporting on program health, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to senior stakeholders and governance forumsRisk & Dependency ManagementProactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex cross?program risks and dependencies spanning multiple teams and organizationsDemonstrate tenacity in driving resolution of long?standing, ambiguous, or structurally complex challengesClearly communicate impacts and proposed resolution paths to all relevant stakeholdersPerformance TrackingDefine, track, and communicate Program KPIs and Portfolio OKRsProvide transparent reporting tied to strategic business outcomes, execution health, and value deliveryExperience7-10+ years of progressive experience in Technical Program Management within a large?scale, enterprise software environmentProven ability to lead multi?year, high?impact programs across multiple organizational boundariesDeep understanding of modern software architecture, cloud platforms, and the complexities of building and operating global, highly available systemsStrong grounding in software development principles and the full SDLCDemonstrated strategic mindset with the ability to translate broad business and technical objectives into executable program plansHigh emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal awareness and the ability to influence, negotiate, and build alignment at senior levelsPersistence, resilience, and accountability in driving outcomes across complex organizational landscapesProven success implementing, scaling, and optimizing agile delivery methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) at team and organizational levelsExceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsCompensationSalary Range: €67,000 - 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