Technical Program Manager

Technical Program ManagerAt Commerce, our mission is to empower businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive with our open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, we connect the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. We believe in harnessing AI responsibly to unlock new possibilities, and we're looking for individuals who use it intentionally to solve problems, accelerate outcomes, and expand what's possible in their role. Our purpose is to help businesses confidently solve complex commerce challenges so they can build smarter, adapt faster, and grow on their own terms. If you want to be part of a team of bold builders, sharp thinkers, and technical trailblazers who shape the future of commerce, this is the place for you.We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the delivery of strategic programs across our product and engineering organization. In this role, you will serve as the connective tissue between our Austin-based engineering teams and global stakeholders across product, marketing, and sales.Your initial assignment will focus on programs within Feedonomics, though you may be assigned to other strategic Commerce programs as business needs evolve. As a member of our Strategic Business Operations team, you will drive programs end-to-end, from discovery through general availability, ensuring that initiatives are delivered with precision, speed, and measurable impact for our clients. You will collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external partners to help define and execute on our global roadmap.As a Commerce brand, Feedonomics is a leading product feed management platform that helps brands, retailers, and agencies list and optimize products across top ecommerce channels worldwide. Feedonomics manages everything from onboarding to ongoing feed optimization, enabling our clients to scale faster with less effort. Feedonomics has earned a strong reputation for a full-service model and powerful technology—all rooted in a commitment to excellence.What You Will DoProgram & Delivery LeadershipLead multiple concurrent programs of work, comprising simultaneous projects from inception to delivery, ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes for clients.Own scope management, change control, capacity planning, dependency tracking, and proactive risk and issue mitigation across all assigned programs.Develop and present clear, concise program updates and strategic recommendations to executive audiences.Partner with our Commercial team to drive Go-to-Market readiness end-to-end, ensuring all stakeholders understand their roles and deliverables at each phase of releaseStakeholder & Cross-Functional AlignmentProvide transparent, cross-functional visibility into program status, resource needs, granular requirements, milestones, dates, and escalationsDrive all cross-functional communication for a program, from kickoff through general availabilityBuild strong working relationships across technical and non-technical disciplines, including engineering, data science, product, design, marketing, and salesCreate and sustain accountability structures that keep all parties aligned and moving forward, using both formal and informal leversInfluence without authority, motivating teams and leaders at all levels to achieve shared outcomesCollaborate with colleagues within the SBO team and across all other functions, contributing to company culture and collective intelligenceTeam Enablement & Agile CoachingFoster a culture of continuous improvement, helping teams adopt practices that increase velocity, quality, and collaborationBring pragmatic judgment to methodology selection, applying Agile, waterfall, or hybrid approaches as each situation demands.Partner with engineering leads to identify and remove blockers that slow the delivery of new features and capabilitiesServe as an Agile Coach and provide guidance on sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planningWho You AreExperience & Credentials7 or more years of experience in technical program or project management, with a focus on medium-to-large-scale software development initiatives within web technologiesDemonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional technology programs is strongly preferredOwn post-program retrospectives and value realization reviews, ensuring initiatives are tracked against intended business outcomes, not just delivery milestones.Proven, hands-on proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) with direct coaching experience preferredCertifications such as PgMP, PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Lean, or Six Sigma are a plus, though not requiredCore CompetenciesStrategic Thinking : You connect day-to-day execution to broader business objectives, ensuring the work your teams do moves the needle.Communication : You translate complex technical concepts into clear narratives for any audience, from engineers to executives, and maintain that clarity from kickoff through launchProblem Solving : You use logic and creativity to make sense of ambiguous situations and arrive at intelligent solutions, even when the full picture is not yet availableOrganizational Excellence : You manage competing priorities with discipline and follow-through. You do not get overwhelmed easily, and very little escapes your attentionAdaptability : You thrive in fast-moving environments where priorities shift and details are not always available upfront, recalibrating quickly and keeping teams focusedPeople Leadership : You inspire those around you, building trust and momentum across diverse, distributed, and global teamsCuriosity & Innovation : You are constantly seeking ways to improve processes, challenge assumptions, and bring creative thinking to every program you touchWhy Join UsWork at the intersection of technology and commerce, contributing to products used by thousands of clients worldwideCollaborate with a high-caliber, mission-driven team that values both bold thinking and thoughtful executionGrow within an organization that has been recognized multiple times for its product excellence and workplace cultureEnjoy a hybrid work environment based in Austin, Texas, with deep collaboration across global teamsWork Where You ThriveFor candidates based in the Austin metro area, the position follows a hybrid work model with three days per week in the office, balancing focused individual work with meaningful in-person collaboration.(Pay Transparency Range: $140,000.00 - $211,000.00)Inclusion and BelongingAt Commerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Protect Yourself Against Hiring Scams: Our Corporate DisclaimerCommerce, along with many other employers, has become the subject of fraudulent job offers to hopeful prospective job seekers.Be advised:Commerce does not offer jobs to individuals who do not go through our formal hiring process.Commerce will never:require payment of recruitment fees from candidates;request personally identifiable information through unsanctioned websites or applications;attempt to solicit money from you as part of the hiring process or as part of an employment offer;solicit money to complete visa requirements as part of a job offer.If you receive unsolicited offers of employment from Commerce, we urge you to be extremely cautious and avoid engaging or responding.