Technical Program Manager

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive execution across complex engineering initiatives and ensure that ambitious technical goals translate into disciplined, predictable delivery.

This role sits at the center of our engineering organization, working closely with engineering leaders to maintain clear execution plans as the company scales. The ideal candidate is adept at bringing structure to complex engineering execution challenges. We value individuals who operate with low ego, high ownership, and strong attention to detail- people who care deeply about helping teams move faster and more effectively. This role is perfect for someone with strong understanding of AI agentic tools and processes and how to integrate them into the development pipeline. They are experimental and constantly researching new productivity frameworks and their impact on organizational efficiency and velocity.

We operate in a high-velocity engineering environment, where disciplined execution planning is essential to shipping reliably to production. The candidate will earn organizational trust through well researched opinions, strong preparation, and demonstrated expertise in their domain.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of large, cross-team engineering initiatives spanning multiple sub-teams.

• Coordinate engineering workstreams and ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

• Prioritize requirements from our business partners to the engineering team.

• Partner with engineering leads to coordinate planning across teams.

• Translate roadmap goals into structured execution plans with clear sequencing.

• Prioritize initiatives based on technical dependencies, partner priorities, team capacity, and organizational goals.

• Build and maintain dependency maps across teams, services, and infrastructure components.

• Identify execution risks early and coordinate mitigation strategies.

• Manage program execution to ensure milestones reflect realistic engineering sequencing and delivery timelines.

• Provide clear written and verbal updates on execution status, risks, and key decisions.

• Employ Agentic AI productivity tools to drive key processes

• Expand the use of AI-assisted workflows to reduce manual operational work and improve execution efficiency.

• Anticipate bottlenecks and sequencing conflicts before they impact delivery.

• Continuously identify opportunities to remove friction from the development and deployment pipeline, enabling engineering teams to ship faster while maintaining reliability.

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management or complex project leadership.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• Demonstrated success coordinating large cross-team technical initiatives.

• Strong ability to manage multiple complex dependencies simultaneously.

• Familiarity with engineering workflows, system design discussions, and technical delivery processes.

• Experience using Linear, Notion, Confluence, or similar engineering tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear execution plans, document key decisions, and provide structured updates on progress, risks, and dependencies.

The compensation for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The estimated salary range for this role is 175,000 - 220,000 USD.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Chance to make a significant impact on the company’s success

Equal Employment Opportunity

• ProRata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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