> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3329360-technical-program-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3329360-technical-program-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Ascent Engineering Service - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $78,000.0 - $80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0b8b3a105e7a0c30 ## About the Role We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to support a software engineering team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working with technical teams, and experienced in Agile/Scrum environments., * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * 2+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, Program Management, Product Development, or a similar role. * Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. * Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), Confluence, or similar project management tools. * Experience coordinating cross-functional software/engineering teams. * Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., * 4+ years of Technical Program/Project Management or Producer experience. * Experience working with software engineering teams. * Experience in the gaming or entertainment industry is a plus. * Experience managing cross-team projects, releases, QA/testing, and technical dependencies. ## Description * Coordinate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and other team meetings. * Track project tasks, milestones, deadlines, risks, dependencies, and blockers. * Maintain project dashboards, trackers, and documentation. * Manage and prioritize backlogs, user stories, tasks, and bugs. * Coordinate with Engineering, QA, Product, and other cross-functional teams. * Track testing, release readiness, and critical project dependencies. * Prepare meeting agendas, status updates, and follow-up items. * Escalate risks and blockers when necessary and ensure timely resolution. * Help improve delivery predictability and keep projects moving forward.