Technical Program Manager

NexHealth•San Francisco, CA

47d•$187,000 - $295,000

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at NexHealth, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering execution and cross-functional alignment. You’ll manage large technical programs that impact how we scale our platform, support millions of patients, and deliver reliable developer and customer-facing infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is deeply technical, and understands how to keep teams aligned while moving quickly.

Requirements

5+ years of experience leading technical programs across product and/or infrastructure teams
Experience with modern backend architecture, distributed systems, APIs, and/or cloud infrastructure
Ability to define lightweight processes that drive clarity and speed without overcomplication
Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving outcomes
Comfort working in high-ownership, high-context environments
Strong ownership mentality and follow-through on critical work
Bias for action, moving quickly and effectively without sacrificing quality
First-principles thinking applied to simplifying complex problems and developing clear solutions
Growth mindset with a desire to learn, improve, and elevate team performance
Company-first mindset, prioritizing what’s best for NexHealth and our customers
BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Lead high-impact, cross-functional engineering programs from planning through delivery
Create clear plans for execution—milestones, risks, owners, and timelines
Work closely with engineering leads to unblock teams, improve technical velocity, and ensure delivery
Partner with Product and Engineering to scope initiatives, translate business goals into program plans, and manage dependencies
Establish operational rigor across teams: drive regular program updates, decision-making forums, and rollout planning
Own communications across stakeholders—ensuring alignment from individual contributors to executives