Technical Program Manager
About The Position
The Technical Program Manager plans and directs design and other technical engineers working on specific projects, managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. The role leads large, complex programs with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and business impact, including programs involving accelerated compute, AI, server, and AI systems technologies. This is a remote position with travel as necessary; candidates may be considered near specified U.S. locations or major airports. The position leads cross-functional, global program teams; establishes governance, plans, schedules, and budgets; tracks delivery and financial performance; manages risks, issues, resources, and project interdependencies; and communicates progress and impacts to business leaders, customers, and stakeholders. It also drives process and business strategy initiatives, supports team development, coordinates site-wide deployments, and maintains key program documentation. Duties are performed in a normal office environment and may involve extended sitting, sustained visual concentration, and frequent repetitive computer-related movements. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- Typical experience of 8–12 years.
- Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; educational requirements may vary by geography.
- Good understanding of accelerated compute and AI technologies sufficient to communicate with technical teams and understand project requirements.
- Strong project-management skills, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders and concisely communicate program updates, issues, and schedule and financial impacts to leadership.
- Strategic thinking and ability to consider organizational goals, scalability, sustainability, and future technology advancements.
- Risk-management skills to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
- Leadership skills for multidisciplinary teams, including the ability to motivate team members, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts.
- Adaptability to evolving AI technologies, methodologies, and project requirements.
- Financial acumen, including understanding budgets, resource allocation, and financial implications of projects.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Ability to perform duties in an office environment, including extended sitting, sustained visual concentration, and frequent repetitive manual computer-related movements.
Nice To Haves
- Industry-specific domain knowledge relevant to the accelerated compute program and the business context and challenges of server and AI systems programs.
- Industry recognition as an expert in program-management-related skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple high-visibility, high-complexity programs and their component projects.
- Lead global, cross-functional core teams; launch programs, establish schedules, and drive meetings.
- Present to, communicate with, and influence segment and line-of-business leaders; communicate program status to business leaders and customers.
- Lead or develop company-wide, cross-functional, or complex process initiatives and business strategies.
- Identify development opportunities and coach Program Core Team members.
- Serve as a recognized expert in at least three program-management-related skills and typically lead a Skill Group.
- Review and interpret customer specifications and provide customer feedback.
- Coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
- Implement changes through the product lifecycle process and recommend process improvements.
- Plan programs, monitor progress, and drive creation, review, approval, and updates of the Program Plan/WBS, including resource plans.
- Manage programs throughout their lifecycle and drive core teams to meet or exceed objectives for cost, quality, schedule, features, fulfillment and continuity of supply, solution delivery, and customer-specific needs.
- Define program governance and controls.
- Manage program budgets and forecast actual income/revenue, costs, labor, and expenses against plan or quote.
- Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures.
- Coordinate projects and interdependencies and manage resources across projects.
- Align deliverables with program outcomes, with support from the business change manager.
- Manage key program documentation, including the Program Initiation document.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package offered in addition to the stated salary range.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
