Technical Program Manager || San Diego , CA

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead large-scale product and item implementation initiatives across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end program delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage product onboarding and item master data processes, and ensure successful deployment of new products across business and technology platforms. Key Responsibilities Program Management Lead complex product and item implementation programs from initiation through deployment. Define program scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria. Coordinate with Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Operations, and Business stakeholders. Track project progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans. Facilitate executive-level status reporting and stakeholder communication. Product & Item Implementation Manage new product introductions (NPI) and item onboarding processes. Drive item master data creation, validation, enrichment, and governance activities. Coordinate product setup across ERP, PIM, WMS, OMS, eCommerce, and downstream systems. Ensure product attributes, hierarchies, pricing, inventory, and supply chain data are accurately configured. Support catalog management and product lifecycle processes. Technical Leadership Partner with engineering teams to design scalable integration solutions. Manage API, middleware, and data integration requirements. Oversee data migration, validation, testing, and deployment activities. Drive system readiness and production rollout planning. Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and data governance standards. Stakeholder Management Collaborate with business leaders to prioritize implementation roadmaps. Gather and translate business requirements into technical deliverables. Manage vendor and third-party implementation partners. Conduct steering committee meetings and executive reviews. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline item onboarding and product implementation processes. Establish KPIs and operational metrics. Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and data quality. Implement best practices in Agile and Program Management methodologies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field. 8+ years of Program/Project Management experience. 3+ years of experience managing Product, Item Master, Catalog, or Merchandising implementations. Strong understanding of Product Information Management (PIM), ERP, Supply Chain, and Retail systems. Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ampstek