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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** ThoughtSpot - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Middleware, Power BI, Software Engineering, Tableau (Software), Large Language Models, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Gsuite - **Published:** November 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/technical-program-manager-sunnyvale-ca--f4b70f51-9218-4e4d-a3bb-af1b018cc1cc ## About the Role Project/Program Management, Technical Leadership, Project/Program Management, Technical Leadership, Messaging Middleware, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Operations Processes, Leadership, Analysis Skills, Organizational Skills, * Bachelor's/Master degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus. * 3-7 years experience and above in project management, operations, preferably within an R&D or technology-driven environment. * Strong program management and leadership experience, with ability to influence at all levels. * Strong understanding of cloud computing, SaaS business models, and software development methodologies and lifecycle. * Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Google sheets, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with the ability to conduct operational reviews and host critical cross-functional meetings. * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills: * Familiarity with R&D processes and product development cycles. * Experience working in a fast-moving environment at a Cloud Software organization * Demonstrated ability to lead operational improvements and drive efficiency gains. ## Description We are looking for a highly organised and analytically driven Technical Program Manager to support our Research & Development (R&D) organization. In this role, you will partner closely with R&D leadership to drive complex cross-functional technical initiatives, streamline operational processes, and ensure successful execution across teams. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of modern software development methodologies and cloud technologies, along with exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. What you'll do: Project Management: * Drive engineering programs and releases from idea to delivery to deployment * Shall be responsible for defining the program governance * Champion long-term, scalable processes that support the growing needs of our company * Drive the prioritisation, scope, and schedule of product activities, working closely with architects and engineering leads * Experience in managing challenging stakeholders and provide regular executive reports on program performance to senior management * Go-to-person for all Project related information Collaboration With Leadership: * Serve as a key partner to the R&D leadership team by providing regular updates. * Support leadership in prioritising R&D projects and aligning resources with strategic goals. * Prepare and share weekly status report and provide visibility to leadership Cross-Functional Operations & Reviews: * Lead and conduct operational reviews, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams. * Host and facilitate critical cross-functional meetings to drive decision-making and ensure smooth execution of R&D projects. * Drive process improvements and share best practices across the organization., Spotters are expected to demonstrate AI literacy and workflow integration to include to ability to: * Comfortably and confidently integrate AI into their daily workflows to increase productivity and quality. * Hands-on experience to leverage AI tools (industry-leading LLMs) to increase productivity, automate routine tasks, and improve work quality. * Speak to the experience of using AI for research, content creation, and document summarization while maintaining ownership of judgment and final decisions. * Write effective prompts to get the most accurate and creative results from AI tools. Spotters are expected to exemplify these key traits and possess an AI Mindset: * Curiosity in exploring new AI tools * Adaptability to quickly learn and implement new, emerging AI technologies * Critical thinking to know when to identify when AI should be used versus when human judgement is necessary This combination of curiosity, adaptability, and discernment defines the AI mindset, and it's required for every role at ThoughtSpot. AI Mindset for All Spotters At ThoughtSpot, we believe AI is a necessary and essential part of how we work. Every role, across every team, is expected to be fluent and comfortable with using AI to do their best work. All Spotters are expected to experiment with ThoughtSpot's AI tools (like AgentSpot, Spotter, and SpotterViz) and leading industry LLMs to streamline workflows, enhance output, and uncover new insights. Whether drafting content, analyzing data, or summarizing documents, AI is a daily partner. We value curiosity, openness to learning, and thoughtful application of AI to create real value. Training and resources are provided so every Spotter can confidently create with AI. ThoughtSpot for All