> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/349893-technical-program-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/349893-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:** OLIX - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £84,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Integrated Development Environments - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=901d30408ea7a7a1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Program management?, * Broad engineering background with some technical experience across hardware, software and manufacturing. * 3+ years in a TPM, program management, or senior project management role in a technical environment. * Proven track record delivering multi-disciplinary programs at scale with multiple interdependent teams. * Strong engineering literacy: able to engage credibly on technical trade-offs without being the domain expert. * Strong stakeholder management up to VP; comfortable holding people to account. * Fluent in program management best practices. * Structured thinker with high attention to detail and an ability to bring clarity to an otherwise high-ambiguity development environment. * Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments. ## Description We are hiring a Technical Program Manager to deliver end-to-end technical program execution across hardware, software, optics and manufacturing - setting the structure, aligning teams, and driving critical programs from R&D through to on-time mass manufactured product delivery. As Technical Program Manager, you will run a number of programs critical to OLIX's delivery. You'll partner closely with engineering to set direction, identify blockers, implement risk mitigations and report on status. You'll take ownership of cross-functional delivery within your programs, ensuring reliable, high-quality execution in areas critical to OLIX's roadmap., * Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional technical programs from initiation through to completion.Drive partner meetings end-to-end. * Define and maintain program plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical path across multiple workstreams. * Drive alignment between engineering, product, and business stakeholders on scope, priorities, and trade-offs. * Run structured program cadences: planning sessions, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Identify, track, and mitigate risks and blockers before they impact delivery. * Manage vendor and partner relationships through scope changes, timeline conflicts, and commercial negotiations. * Maintain clear program documentation: decisions logs, status reports, shared technical information. * Hold workstream leads and engineers accountable to commitments without direct line authority. * Escalate effectively and concisely when decisions need senior input. * Continuously improve delivery processes, tooling, and ways of working across the program. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Humanizing Your Documentation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/476-humanizing-your-documentation) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [The ABC of DX](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/727-the-abc-of-dx) - [Walking into the era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/376-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) ## 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? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [Technical Documentation For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/128-technical-documentation-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Why developer experience matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/514-why-developer-experience-matters)