Technical Program Manager (Contract | Hybrid)

About

We're looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex data integration initiatives supporting a large-scale consumer software platform. You'll work closely with product management, engineering, and data analytics teams to coordinate technical dependencies, manage delivery timelines, and keep cross-functional programs moving forward.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, anticipates problems, and can independently drive execution across multiple teams and external partners.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end execution of technical programs involving data integrations, connected systems, and external partners.
• Coordinate quarterly planning, project intake, prioritization, engineering commitments, and roadmap delivery.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across product management, engineering, data analytics, and partner teams.
• Track milestones, identify risks, escalate blockers, and drive decisions to keep complex initiatives on schedule.
• Maintain program governance, status reporting, RAID logs, and clear communication across stakeholders.
• Leverage AI tools and automation to improve program workflows, reporting, and overall execution efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of project or program management experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex technical initiatives.
• Strong experience coordinating programs across engineering, product management, and data or analytics teams.
• Technical aptitude to understand system integrations, data flows, service dependencies, and how connected capabilities work together.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple workstreams, drive decisions, and deliver results with minimal oversight.
• Experience with program planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Practical experience using AI tools or automation to improve productivity and program delivery.
• Familiarity with project tracking, reporting, and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.

Work Arrangement

This is a 12-month contract position with a hybrid work arrangement in San Diego, CA, or Mountain View, CA. San Diego is strongly preferred. xhyhwjd

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.