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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Product Manager - **Company:** Horizontal Talent - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Salary:** $81,120.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Spreadsheets, Data Centers, Internet Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Software Troubleshooting, Data Center Networking - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a06cd458-5257-47ee-8314-53f13d89ae6f ## About the Role * Experience managing cross-functional programs or projects in a technical environment. * Strong knowledge of IP networking, including BGP, traffic engineering, and large-scale network design. * Background in data center network deployment, scaling, and maintenance. * Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and support solution development with engineering teams. * Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills. * Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. * Proven ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities and ambiguity. * Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Preferred Skills * Program management experience in large-scale infrastructure or network deployment environments. * Exposure to supply chain, logistics, or finance partners in complex technical programs. * Experience driving work across multiple regions or global teams. * Familiarity with project tracking tools and spreadsheet-based planning. * Background working with infrastructure stakeholders in collaborative, high-visibility programs. * Ability to build strong working relationships and influence outcomes across teams. Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where every person feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every stage of the hiring process. ## Description Join a fast-paced infrastructure program management team driving the deployment of networking solutions across data centers and POP locations. This role offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate complex schedules, and help deliver critical network changes that support large-scale global operations. Responsibilities * Lead planning, coordination, and execution of network infrastructure programs across data centers and POP environments. * Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities, timelines, risks, and dependencies. * Partner with network engineers, deployment teams, data center technicians, supply chain, logistics, finance, and program management stakeholders. * Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, status updates, and risk mitigation plans. * Support engineering reviews and help drive consistency in deployed configurations, including tracking exceptions for follow-up. * Facilitate meetings, resolve blockers, and keep stakeholders aligned throughout the project lifecycle. * Contribute to process improvement efforts that support predictable delivery, simplification, and operational efficiency. * Work on programs that span multiple regions and require coordination across diverse teams and functions. ## Related Videos - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Hiring Technical Leaders: Promote from Within or Go External?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100167-hiring-technical-leaders-promote-from-within-or-go-external) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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