Sr Associate Technical Program Management

The Senior Associate, Technical Program Management leads complex project execution with a focus on risk mitigation, technical alignment, and process optimization, while ensuring compliance with SDLC standards and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives through effective collaboration and performance tracking.

Strategy & Transformation

• Drive execution of the Database strategy across On-prem and public cloud

• Translate executive strategy into measurable roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans.

• Identify risks, dependencies, and execution bottlenecks while ensuring leadership visibility.

Technical Program Leadership

• Lead large cross-functional technical programs across engineering, security, architecture, operations, and product teams.

• Establish governance, executive reporting, KPIs, and delivery cadences.

• Drive alignment across senior technology leaders and ensure predictable execution.

Cost Optimization & FinOps

• Partner with Engineering and FinOps to optimize database spend across on-prem and public cloud

• Lead initiatives for reservation management, infrastructure efficiency, AI infrastructure optimization, and automation.

• Track KPIs for cloud cost, utilization, engineering productivity, and operational efficiency.

People Leadership

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers.

• Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Coach leaders on execution excellence, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking.

Stakeholder Management

• Influence executive stakeholders and drive cross-organizational alignment.

• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations through executive-ready updates.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering) and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred

Knowledge of Agile/SAFe/Lean methodologies

Knowledge of technical challenges and systems design

Knowledge of the full life cycle of product development, from concept to delivery, including Test Driven Development

Work Experience:

Experience in program delivery or project management, preferably within a technology-focused environment

Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams

Experience in project management software tools and techniques, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms

Experience in writing technical documentation

Licenses and Certifications:

Certification in SPC (SAFe Program Consultant), SA (SAFe Agilist), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus