Technical Program Manager

AutoZone•Elk Grove, CA

7h•$119,000 - $208,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will play a pivotal role in elevating our technology organization by driving structured demand and capacity planning, leading cross-functional initiatives, and supporting the development of a global SaaS platform. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and technical leadership, requiring a TPM who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings strong operational rigor, and has a proven ability to contribute to the transformation and maturation of technical teams while delivering complex, large-scale programs.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or related leadership roles
Proven experience in multi-product SaaS environments
Demonstrated success in demand management, capacity planning, and/or portfolio/program governance
Experience leading large, cross-functional, technically complex programs
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, capacity planning, and demand management frameworks
Deep understanding with SaaS architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and multi-tenant systems
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at the executive level
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Technology Organization Transformation
Assess and elevate engineering delivery processes and governance frameworks
Implement scalable program management practices across multiple product teams
Establish standardized intake, prioritization, and execution models
Leverage modern Agile/Lean methodologies where appropriate
Partner with Engineering leadership to improve delivery predictability, transparency, and operational maturity
Demand Management & Capacity Planning
Lead enterprise-wide demand intake and capacity assessment processes
Develop and maintain capacity planning frameworks aligned with business priorities and strategic objectives
Create visibility into engineering utilization, trade-offs, and roadmap feasibility
Establish reporting dashboards and KPIs to measure throughput, delivery health, and resource allocation
Program and Platform Delivery
Serve as a key program lead for the delivery of the company’s global SaaS platform initiative
Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Compliance, and Operations
Define program structure, milestones, and governance
Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks
Ensure alignment with scalability, multi-tenant architecture, compliance, and global deployment requirements
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Act as a trusted partner to senior technology and business leaders.
Create clear, concise communication for executive team, stakeholders and other business leaders, highlighting status, risks, and decision points.
Facilitate alignment across teams.