Technical Program Manager I

2U • Crystal City, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager I supports the planning, execution, and delivery of small to medium-sized technical projects. This role works under the guidance of senior program managers while collaborating closely with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Technical Program Manager I helps coordinate project activities, track deliverables, manage documentation, and maintain clear communication across stakeholders. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to grow their project management capabilities while contributing to successful technical project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a technical program management, project coordination, or related role.
• Foundational understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile project frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, or Kanban.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of project management conventions and techniques, including managing work against a detailed schedule, backlog, or roadmap.
• Motivated self-starter who is eager to learn and able to quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to navigate complex environments with multiple stakeholders, priorities, and moving pieces.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of detailed project plans that outline scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and required resources.
• Work with senior project managers and technical leads to ensure project activities are properly sequenced and dependencies are clearly identified.
• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other planning ceremonies to ensure project work is properly organized and prioritized.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities to ensure tasks and milestones are completed on schedule.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to monitor progress against the project plan and facilitate the resolution of blockers that could impact delivery.
• Support teams in maintaining momentum and alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Track project progress using established project management tools and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Prepare and distribute project status updates, reports, and dashboards to stakeholders, highlighting progress, key milestones, upcoming deliverables, and potential risks.
• Ensure project artifacts and records are consistently updated and easily accessible.
• Assist in identifying potential project risks, dependencies, and issues that may impact timelines or deliverables.
• Maintain risk and issue logs, track mitigation actions, and escalate concerns to senior project managers when necessary.
• Support proactive problem-solving efforts to minimize disruptions to project execution.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, project leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Help coordinate meetings, stand-ups, and project reviews while ensuring action items and decisions are properly documented and communicated.
• Provide administrative and operational support to project teams, including maintaining project documentation, organizing meeting notes, tracking action items, and supporting internal process improvements that enhance project efficiency and transparency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

What This Job Offers

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