Technical Program Director

We are partnering with a high-growth software organization seeking a Director-level Technical Program Management leader to drive execution across a complex, multi-product engineering environment. This individual will play a critical role in aligning Product, Engineering, and Data teams, ensuring work is structured, tracked, and delivered in a consistent and scalable manner. This is a hands-on, high-impact individual contributor role responsible for building operational rigor across engineering by establishing best practices for planning, execution, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, deep experience in software development environments, and a proven ability to implement scalable program management frameworks. This role requires someone who can operate as a central point of coordination across teams, bring structure to rapidly evolving environments, and drive outcomes across both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. Responsibilities:

• Own and optimize the framework for tracking and managing engineering work, ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple teams and product areas
• Establish and refine workflows, planning processes, and delivery standards across the organization
• Drive execution across concurrent, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely delivery
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Data leadership to manage dependencies, risks, and priorities
• Lead program planning cycles (e.g., PI planning, roadmap alignment) and ensure accurate forecasting and delivery predictability
• Build and maintain reporting mechanisms and dashboards to provide visibility into progress, performance, and operational health
• Identify and remove blockers while proactively managing risks and dependencies across teams
• Support large-scale initiatives, including platform evolution and emerging technology programs (e.g., AI or data-focused efforts)
• Collaborate with distributed teams, including nearshore and offshore resources, to ensure effective execution and communication
• Translate technical workstreams into clear updates and insights for senior leadership
• Contribute to the development of a structured, data-driven engineering culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
• Mentor and support program management practices as the organization continues to scale

Do you have experience in Workflow management (operations management method)?, * Strong background in software development environments, with deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, release management)

• Demonstrated ability to own and scale work management systems (e.g., Jira), including workflow design, reporting, and operational standardization across teams
• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs involving multiple engineering teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing without direct authority
• Technical aptitude to engage in discussions around architecture, systems, and engineering tradeoffs
• Experience working in fast-paced, scaling organizations, bringing structure and discipline to evolving processes
• Strong skills in program execution, risk management, and dependency coordination
• Proficiency in building metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to track delivery and performance
• Experience working with distributed or global teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex information to executive audiences
• Self-starter with the ability to operate hands-on and drive impact immediately