Vice President, Technical Program Manager

Clearwater Analytics•New York, NY

About The Position

Clearwater Analytics is looking for a Vice President, Technical Program Manager to operate at the organizational level — partnering across product and engineering teams to bring structure, velocity, and clarity to complex, multi-stakeholder programs. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of technology and product, designed for someone who can hold the big picture while keeping the details from falling through the cracks. We are looking for a program leader, not a process follower. While we deeply respect the discipline of agile delivery, this role goes well beyond sprint ceremonies and status updates. You will be expected to build programs from the ground up — defining charters, aligning stakeholders, managing risk, and driving outcomes across the organization. Think of this less as running meetings and more as running programs: you own the outcome, you set the standard, and you bring people along with you. If your superpower is ownership, your instinct is to run toward complexity, and you lead with integrity and a genuine service mindset — this role was built for you.

Requirements

9 years of Technical Program Management experience, ideally in a fintech, SaaS, or capital markets environment
Demonstrated ability to build project charters and drive programs from ambiguity to delivery with minimal direction
Proficiency with program management tooling and artifacts: roadmaps, Gantt charts, risk registries, and milestone tracking (Jira, Confluence, or equivalent)
Strong command of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and familiarity with waterfall delivery where applicable
Solid understanding of SDLC and how software moves from concept to production
Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals — infrastructure, architecture, and system design — sufficient to engage credibly with technical teams
Familiarity with design principles, APIs, and cloud platforms
Comfort with AI tools and a creative, curious approach to using them — especially for reporting, documentation, and program communication
Strong cross-functional coordination skills — comfortable managing relationships across engineering, product, design, and business stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate technical complexity for executive audiences without losing the detail that matters
High ownership mindset — you treat program outcomes as your own, not someone else’s responsibility
Genuine team player who builds trust within your immediate team and across stakeholder groups alike

Nice To Haves

Direct work experience in capital markets, fintech, or front office environments (order management, portfolio management, or trading systems)
Experience scaling a TPM function or standing up program management practices in a growing organization
Familiarity with DevOps practices — useful for infrastructure or platform-adjacent programs
Experience with budgeting and resource management at the program level
Familiarity with OKR/KPI frameworks and how to connect program execution to business outcomes
Technical background — prior development, platform, or systems experience, or active personal coding projects
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program management for cross-functional initiatives across product and engineering — including OEMS, PMS, UI/UX, and other teams depending on program load — from initiation through delivery
Build and maintain project charters, program roadmaps, risk registries, and milestone tracking to keep programs on schedule and stakeholders informed
Coordinate with product managers and engineering senior development managers to ensure program work is properly prioritized and queued — keeping execution moving without owning team ceremonies directly
Proactively identify risks, surface blockers, and drive resolution with a bias toward action
Deliver clear, well-structured program reporting to leadership — leveraging AI tools and creative approaches to make status communication efficient and impactful
Collaborate with the TPM team to establish, refine, and continuously improve program management processes and frameworks across the organization
Partner with engineering leads and product managers to translate business goals into executable program plans with clear milestones and accountability