Technical Program Manager

MARKET STREET TALENT INC
United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Information Engineering Data Governance DevOps RAID Automation of Marketing Software Deployment Software Engineering Systems Integration Workflow Management Systems
+4 more
Enterprise Data Management Google Cloud Data Management Data Pipelines

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to join the team of our exceptional client. This role focuses on providing technical leadership and execution oversight for large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives, ensuring that architecture, dependencies, risk management, governance, and delivery execution remain aligned throughout the program lifecycle.

This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who can bridge the gap between technical delivery teams and executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who can quickly assess complex programs, identify delivery risks, validate technical assumptions, and drive successful outcomes across cross-functional teams., * Assess complex enterprise programs and develop a comprehensive understanding of architecture, workstreams, dependencies, and delivery commitments

  • Connect technical architecture decisions, delivery sequencing, and execution plans into cohesive, actionable program strategies

  • Validate program assumptions, milestones, delivery schedules, and critical path dependencies

  • Partner with program leadership to provide a clear and accurate view of overall program health and delivery readiness

  • Identify, assess, and communicate technical risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies across multiple workstreams

  • Establish and manage RAID processes to ensure risks and issues are properly tracked, mitigated, and resolved

  • Analyze cross-team and cross-vendor dependencies and evaluate their impact on program outcomes

  • Challenge assumptions, estimates, timelines, and mitigation plans to improve delivery confidence

  • Escalate critical concerns with clear recommendations, trade-offs, and remediation strategies

  • Lead governance activities including steering committees, executive reporting, status reviews, and decision forums

  • Translate technical complexity into business-focused communication and actionable decisions

  • Support large-scale transformation, modernization, migration, and operational readiness initiatives

  • Drive milestone planning, production readiness, cutover activities, and stabilization efforts

  • Manage critical path execution and support schedule recovery efforts when delivery risks emerge

  • Build executive-level visibility into program performance through metrics, reporting, and readiness assessments

  • Serve as an independent voice on technical readiness, delivery confidence, and execution risk

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Architecture, Platform Delivery, or related disciplines

  • 3+ years of leadership experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation, migration, modernization, or technology implementation initiatives

  • Experience leading large, cross-functional programs from planning through production deployment and operational stabilization

  • Strong understanding of:

  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Data Platforms
  • Data Pipelines
  • System Integrations
  • Large-Scale Technology Delivery

  • Experience managing program-level dependencies, risks, critical paths, and milestone delivery

  • Demonstrated success overseeing complex, multi-team, multi-vendor initiatives

  • Experience establishing governance structures, executive reporting, and decision-making frameworks

  • Strong understanding of RAID management processes and methodologies

  • Experience evaluating technical readiness and providing independent delivery assessments

  • Ability to identify hidden risks, overlooked dependencies, and execution challenges

  • Experience managing large-scale production cutovers, migration events, and business readiness activities

  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

  • Ability to explain technical concepts, risks, and trade-offs to non-technical audiences

  • Experience influencing outcomes across teams without direct authority

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, * Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration initiatives

  • Experience with modern cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform

  • Experience supporting enterprise data modernization programs

  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration and automation platforms

  • Experience with data governance, data quality, lineage, and migration validation activities

  • Experience operating within highly regulated industries

  • Experience working within multi-vendor delivery environments

  • Experience supporting program recovery, delivery stabilization, or turnaround initiatives

  • Exposure to modern engineering practices, AI-assisted development, or delivery optimization programs, The strongest candidates are technical leaders who combine deep delivery experience with strong business judgment and execution discipline.

Successful candidates typically bring:

  • Exceptional program leadership capabilities

  • Strong technical acumen across modern enterprise technology environments

  • The ability to see dependencies and risks before they impact delivery

  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

  • Strong governance, planning, and decision-making abilities

  • A proactive approach to problem solving and risk management

  • The ability to drive accountability and alignment across diverse teams

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys navigating complex delivery environments, driving enterprise transformation initiatives, and helping organizations successfully execute critical technology programs.

Benefits & conditions

  • Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k

About the company

Market Street Talent is a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.

Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world, one candidate, one client, one community at a time.

Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.

Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.

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