Technical Program Manager I

The Technical Program Manager I (TPM I) is the entry point into the Technical Program Management profession at F5. This role is designed for early-career talent who demonstrate strong analytical thinking collaboration skills technical curiosity and a passion for driving outcomes through influence rather than authority. The TPM I partners closely with Product Management Engineering Architecture Security and business stakeholders to support the planning coordination and execution of technical initiatives.

Working under the guidance of experienced Technical Program Managers the TPM I develops foundational program management skills while learning how to navigate technical systems manage risks and dependencies facilitate cross-functional alignment and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Successful TPM I employees progressively build the capabilities to independently lead complex cross-functional programs and advance within the TPM profession.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the planning execution and delivery of technical programs and workstreams under the guidance of senior TPMs.

• Partner with Product Engineering Architecture Security and business stakeholders to understand requirements document scope and coordinate delivery activities.

• Create and maintain project plans schedules status reports action items risk registers dependency trackers and other program documentation.

• Facilitate project meetings Agile ceremonies and cross-functional planning activities to ensure effective communication and alignment.

• Monitor program progress identify risks and blockers and escalate issues appropriately.

• Assist with resource planning capacity forecasting milestone tracking and delivery reporting.

• Analyze program metrics and project data to identify trends opportunities and areas requiring attention.

• Support stakeholder communications through presentations dashboards executive summaries and status updates.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying ways to improve delivery processes transparency and team effectiveness.

• Develop technical acumen by working closely with engineers and architects to understand system architecture dependencies integrations and software delivery practices.

• Learn and apply TPM best practices methodologies tools and frameworks across a variety of business and technology initiatives.

• Responsibly leverage AI and productivity tools to improve planning documentation reporting analysis and program execution.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and automate tasks

• Strong written verbal and presentation communication skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Ability to influence and build relationships without formal authority.

• Curiosity and willingness to learn technical concepts systems and business processes.

• Basic understanding of project or program management principles including scope schedule risks issues and dependencies.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint Excel Word and Outlook.

• Ability to work effectively in Agile hybrid or traditional delivery environments.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to follow-through.

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.

• Experience using Jira Azure DevOps Confluence Smartsheet or similar collaboration tools.

• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) concepts.

• Exposure to cloud technologies SaaS products cybersecurity enterprise systems data platforms or infrastructure technologies.

• Experience leading team projects student organizations hackathons or other collaborative initiatives.

• Interest in pursuing a career in Technical Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems Business Mathematics or a related discipline.

• 0-2 years of professional experience.

• Prior internship co-op research leadership or project experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative team-oriented environments.

Career Progression

The TPM I role represents the foundational development level within F5s Technical Program Management profession.

Through coaching mentorship and progressively increasing ownership TPM I employees build proficiency in:

• Program planning and execution

• Stakeholder management

• Risk and dependency management

• Agile delivery practices

• Technical and business acumen

• Executive communication

• Cross-functional leadership

Successful performance and demonstrated readiness may lead to advancement into Technical Program Manager II (P2) where individuals assume greater ownership of programs and begin operating with increased independence.