Technical Program Manager

Description

Hybrid 3 days onsite in McLean, VA

Our client seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead a cross-platform program focused on mobile and web applications within a multi-platform environment. The TPM will drive roadmap alignment, manage complex dependencies across four platforms, and partner closely with horizontal leadership to deliver outcomes on compressed timelines. The role requires a technical background, proven ownership, and experience operating at director and above stakeholder levels.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Contribute to TPM and delivery strategy through operating mechanisms, maturity models, and tooling that scale across portfolios.
• Drive development of and alignment on a program roadmap anchored in business objectives, definition of done, technical solutions, and dependency sequencing.
• Lead cross-platform technical investment planning and ensure architectural alignment toward long-term platform convergence and reuse.
• Serve as an executive-level escalation point for program risks, influencing technology leaders to make data-driven tradeoffs among speed, cost, and resiliency.
• Define measurable outcomes for platform success, including availability, scalability, cost efficiency, and developer velocity, and ensure delivery accountability across engineering teams.
• Manage a mobile and web program on a packed timeline with a short ramp period of two weeks or less.
• Support horizontal dependency management across four platforms and extend vision beyond a single platform to account for interdependencies.
• Lead with proactive ownership and readiness to run the program quickly.

Experience Requirements

• Technical background with prior hands-on engineering or development experience preferred.
• Experience operating at director level and above with multi-stakeholder leadership engagement.
• Proven delivery in large-scale, complex programs with cross-functional teams and visible business impact.
• At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs.
• 7+ years designing and building solutions using distributed computing or service-oriented architecture.
• 3+ years building distributed systems and highly available services using cloud services, preferably AWS.
• 3+ years delivering highly scalable products and platforms.
• 3+ years of Agile delivery experience.
• Experience delivering within highly regulated environments.
• MBA or Master’s in a related technical field preferred.
• PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• 3+ years of people management experience or demonstrated organizational influence as an IC.
• Experience driving platform standardization across product portfolios or lines of business.
• Track record building TPM maturity at scale, including operating models, career frameworks, and metrics.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills with the ability to translate technical implications into business narratives for senior leadership.
• Availability during early December for preparation, testing, and releases.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.