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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering - **Company:** The Intersect Group - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Databases, Distributed Systems, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Marketplace, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0fa6d663-dd28-4247-9746-85512b7ec9d3 ## About the Role This role requires strong technical depth, executive presence, and the ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment., * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. * 15+ years of technical program management experience within software development or engineering organizations. * Experience operating at the Principal, Lead, Staff+, or Director-equivalent individual contributor level. * Proven success leading large-scale programs involving multiple engineering teams and executive stakeholders. * Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, modern architectures, and engineering best practices. * Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across organizations. __________________________________________________ Technical Expectations While coding is not required, candidates must be able to: * Participate in architecture review discussions. * Evaluate technical tradeoffs and system design decisions. * Understand distributed systems, APIs, cloud architectures, databases, scalability, resiliency, and performance concepts. * Partner effectively with engineers, architects, and engineering leadership. Preferred Technical Experience * AWS cloud technologies * Microservices and distributed systems * Enterprise-scale platforms * API ecosystems * High-volume consumer applications, * Fintech, payments, e-commerce, consumer technology, marketplace, or enterprise software environments. * Customer-facing product launches or large-scale application delivery. * Highly regulated industries. * Agile, Scrum, PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications., * Proven ownership of major product, platform, or technology launches. * Strong executive presence and concise communication style. * Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead complex initiatives independently. * Experience partnering directly with engineering directors, architects, product leaders, and executives. * Technical credibility coupled with exceptional business and stakeholder management skills. ## Description Join a leading financial technology organization that powers secure digital payments and trusted financial experiences for millions of consumers and businesses. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering, you will lead large-scale, high-impact technology initiatives that shape the future of digital payments and financial services., The Principal Technical Program Manager will drive complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through delivery. 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