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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Director - **Company:** LEDGENT - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Integrated Development Environments, Release Management, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=82bd737635c21eb3 ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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