TPM Manager

SILAC Insurance Company • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

We are seeking a Manager of Technical Program Managers to lead a team of TPMs focused on delivering high-impact software engineering initiatives. This role is essential to scaling our engineering efforts, ensuring alignment across multiple product lines, and fostering best-in-class execution practices. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who blends deep technical acumen with program leadership, stakeholder management, and a passion for growing high-performing teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical program or project management roles, including 3+ years in a people management capacity.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex software programs in agile environments.
• Strong technical background-able to understand engineering concepts, evaluate trade-offs, and communicate effectively with technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage conflict, and communicate with clarity at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in matrixed or global engineering organizations.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong technical communication skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on data driven decision making
• Ability to adapt to changing technical requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), microservices architectures, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or Asana for program tracking and collaboration.
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications.
• Extensive experience in the Insurance or Finance industry, including knowledge of regulatory requirements, financial modeling, or claims automation software.
• Experience in leading digital transformation initiatives in the insurance or finance sectors.
• Familiarity with financial products, risk management systems, and compliance standards (e.g., Solvency II, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers working across multiple software engineering teams.
• Drive execution of complex, cross-functional programs across the full development lifecycle - from discovery to deployment.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and other cross-functional stakeholders to define program scope, milestones, and success metrics.
• Establish and evolve TPM frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve planning, reporting, and delivery velocity.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively, resolving roadblocks to ensure consistent delivery of business objectives.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to engineering and product leadership, influencing technical roadmaps and resource prioritization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and team empowerment.
• Provide regular status reports and presentations to executives, with a focus on high-level program strategy, outcomes, and risks.

What This Job Offers

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