Technical Program Manager

Role: Technical Program Manager
Location: Dallas TX (only local candidates)
Client Interview: In-person client Interview
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days from Client Office)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the delivery of complex large-scale technology initiatives spanning cloud infrastructure AI/ML platforms and enterprise architecture. You will operate at the intersection of technology strategy and execution bridging the gap between engineering teams product stakeholders and executive leadership

You are both a systems thinker and a hands-on operator equally comfortable discussing cloud architecture patterns as you are managing cross functional program cadences and aligning delivery to organizational OKRs

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Cloud Platforms
• AWS Azure or GCP at scale
• Cloud native architecture patterns
• Multi-cloud hybrid environments
• FinOps cost governance AI/ML
• MLOps model lifecycle management
• GenAI LLM platform delivery
• Data pipelines feature stores
• Responsible AI governance
• Enterprise Architecture
• TOGAF or similar frameworks
• API microservices strategy
• Legacy modernization programs
• Technology roadmap alignment
• Agile Delivery
• SAFe Scrum Kanban at scale
• PI Planning ART coordination
• OKR-driven delivery models
• Engineering velocity metrics

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end program delivery for large-scale cloud and AI/ML platform initiatives from strategy through launch and continuous improvement
• Partner with Enterprise Architects to ensure program deliverables align to the target state architecture driving consistency across domains
• Lead cross-functional Agile Release Trains and program increments facilitate PI Planning sprint reviews retrospectives and dependency management
• Build and maintain comprehensive program plans risk registers and stakeholder communication frameworks for programs spanning multiple engineering teams
• Translate ambiguous business and technology requirements into well-scoped executable epics features and milestones with clear acceptance criteria
• Define track and communicate engineering KPIs and delivery metrics lead time and deployment frequency DORA SLOs to senior leadership
• Manage AIML program portfolios including MLOps platform buildout model deployment pipelines and responsible AI compliance checkpoints
• Identify and proactively mitigate technical resource and delivery risks escalating blockers with recommended resolution paths
• Drive cloud migration and modernization programs in collaboration with infrastructure security and application teams
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence continuous delivery and psychological safety across distributed teams

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• 8 years in technical program or project management
• Proven delivery of cloud-native programs at scale
• Hands-on experience with AIML or data platform programs
• Strong Agile SAFe practitioner certification a plus
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture concepts
• Exceptional stakeholder management up to C-suite
• Experience with Jira Confluence or equivalent tooling

NICE TO HAVE

• Cloud certifications AWS Solutions Architect GCP Pro etc.
• PMP PgMP or SAFe SPC certification
• Background in software engineering or solutions architecture
• Experience with GenAI LLM production deployments
• Familiarity with TOGAF or other EA frameworks
• FinOps or cloud cost optimization experience
• Exposure to platform engineering or developer experience programs

Skills

Mandatory Skills: Project Governance Project Planning