Technical Program Manager

Applied Systems, Inc.•,

14d•$93,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The best work happens when smart people move fast together. At Applied, we’ve spent 40+ years building technology that solves real problems for insurance professionals, and we’re not slowing down. We’re pushing what’s possible in Insurtech and doing it inside a culture built on trust, inclusion, and growth. We’re searching for a Technical Program Manager to join our DevOps and SRE team in a remote or hybrid capacity. At this level, you operate with a high degree of autonomy – leading large-scale, cross-functional technical programs, influencing technical and business leadership, and driving alignment across complex organizational ecosystems. You bring the experience to identify patterns and trends, integrate them into proactive program planning, and ensure initiatives are delivered with clarity and consistency. We’re looking for someone who understands that winning is a team sport, who learns from diverse perspectives, and who can, at any given time, step back and have some fun.

Requirements

8+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional technical programs in fast-paced, enterprise-scale technology environments
Proven track record of engaging and influencing technical and cross-functional leadership to align resources and drive outcomes across large-scale programs
Ability to facilitate productive conflict and build consensus to accelerate decision-making and problem resolution
Experience identifying organizational trends and patterns and incorporating them proactively into program planning and risk mitigation strategies
Experience engaging cross-functional stakeholders with diverse viewpoints to drive alignment, manage expectations, and maintain transparency across all phases of complex initiatives
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across matrixed, cross-functional organizations
Deep understanding of software development practices, cloud-based delivery models, and DevOps and SRE principles within modern engineering ecosystems

Nice To Haves

Jira and Confluence – leveraged to identify, track, and surface insights across complex program landscapes
AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools including Atlassian Rovo and Claude

Responsibilities

Lead prioritization and develop integrated program plans that align cross-functional teams and technical leadership across large-scale initiatives
Expertly identify, map, and manage complex dependencies by applying deep technical knowledge to surface upstream and downstream impacts
Deliver regular, business-ready updates and insights to cross-functional leaders, ensuring full transparency on progress, resource needs, and organizational capacity
Proactively anticipate and identify emerging risks across complex, multi-workstream initiatives, escalating high-impact issues with data-driven insights and clear recommendations
Drive resolution of bottlenecks and address interdependencies across complex, multi-team ecosystems by engaging directly with stakeholders to translate program needs into actionable plans
Own program communication – tailoring updates on goals, status, risks, and decisions for each audience from engineering teams to business and technical leadership
Facilitate integrated planning and retrospective sessions with cross-functional teams, surfacing coordination challenges and optimizing workflows and resource allocation
Drive process innovation across program stakeholders, developing and implementing frameworks for continuous improvement in team coordination and delivery quality