Technical Program Director ( AdTech experience...

Pixalate, Inc.
McLean, VA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Information Engineering Fraud Prevention and Detection Integrated Development Environments Scrum Methodology Software Engineering

Job description

We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive execution across our engineering teams in the US. You’ll work closely with development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams to deliver projects on time while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders across multiple time zones. This role requires someone who can navigate technical complexity, remove blockers, and keep distributed teams aligned.

What You’ll Do

Project Planning & Execution

  • Develop project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables

  • Manage resource allocation and task prioritization across engineering teams

  • Track progress and adjust plans based on changing requirements

  • Ensure consistent delivery cadence across multiple projects

Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Provide regular status updates to executives and key stakeholders

  • Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business objectives

  • Manage expectations and negotiate scope, timeline, and resource trade-offs

  • Maintain transparent communication across international teams

Team Coordination & Collaboration

  • Facilitate team meetings and status sync-ups across multiple time zones

Requirements

  • 7+ years of technical project management experience in software development environments

  • Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time and within scope

  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies

  • Experience managing projects across distributed teams and multiple time zones

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Ability to navigate technical discussions with engineering teams

  • Experience with project management tools and documentation practices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in ad tech, fraud prevention, or cybersecurity domains

  • Experience managing infrastructure or data engineering projects

  • PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification

  • Familiarity with risk management frameworks and dependency tracking

  • Experience implementing process improvements that drive measurable efficiency gains

Benefits & conditions

Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, and researchers spans globally with presence in California, New York, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore.

What We Offer

  • A Competitive Compensation Package

  • Monthly Internet Reimbursement

  • Casual, Remote Work Environment

  • Flexible Hours

  • Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development

  • Being part of a high-performing global team that wants to win and have fun doing it

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About the company

About Pixalate

We’re the leader in fraud detection and privacy compliance for digital advertising, protecting billions in ad spend for Fortune 500 brands and major ad platforms. As fraudsters increasingly use AI to create sophisticated attacks, we’re building the next generation of AI-powered detection systems to stay ahead. Our platform has been used to unearth multiple high-profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases, including, + NBC News: How many apps are tracking your children (https://www.pixalate.com/blog/jalal-nasir-nbc-12news-apps-tracking-child)

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