Senior Technical Program Manager – AMI Modernization

Synergy Solutions • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads the technical delivery, vendor coordination, and requirements definition for a major Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) modernization initiative. The Senior Technical Program Manager will guide multi‑vendor execution, oversee contract development with system integrators, and ensure alignment between business needs, technical feasibility, and implementation outcomes. This position requires strong technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience in technical program management.
• Ability to anticipate risks and dependencies across systems and teams.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Expertise evaluating trade offs among business needs, technical feasibility, and cost.
• Knowledge of change management and implementation considerations.
• Deep understanding of end‑to‑end business processes and supporting systems.
• Skilled in designing integrated business and system solutions.
• Strong background in requirements leadership for complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large‑scale technology programs, vendor management, contract development, and multi‑vendor delivery.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile, backlog management, and user story development.
• Candidates who can be on site 4 days a week given strong preference.
• Will consider strong candidates who can travel to site for meetings biweekly.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract development and technical coordination with the System Integrator and AMI Replacement vendors.
• Drive cross‑functional project execution across Legal, Procurement, technical teams, and external vendors.
• Manage vendor deliverables, schedules, milestones, and Agile/Scrum processes.
• Develop and maintain technical program reporting for leadership visibility.
• Lead requirements definition for integrated business processes and technical environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities.
• Resolve complex stakeholder conflicts through negotiation and prioritization.
• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performance technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Validate post‑implementation outcomes using KPIs and structured review processes.
• Mentor team members on advanced requirements gathering and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate teams during critical implementation phases to ensure alignment and delivery quality.

Benefits

• Access to benefits (for W-2)
• A team that values problem-solvers and people who take ownership
• A chance to work with modern OpenText tools, cloud integrations, and emerging AI features
• A stable project with room to extend and grow your impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior