Director Technical Program Manager

Role Overview Director Technical Program Manager acts as a strategic partner and force multiplier for the organization’s leadership, overseeing priorities, processes, and special initiatives. The role involves strategic planning, ensuring operational efficiency, facilitating communication, and providing data‑driven decision support to keep the organization running smoothly. Core Expectations Collaborate with engineering and cross‑functional teams to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope, including defining the roadmap and long‑term strategy. Manage cross‑functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources. Communicate to stakeholders effectively and proactively. Partner with cross‑functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post‑implementation phases. Define and track key metrics and quality and performance indicators, driving cross‑functional execution of program deliverables. Proactively identify and analyze complex, long‑term, critical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies. Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams. Fundamentals Must be able to perform essential functions (see, hear, type, speak) with or without accommodation. Must be able to concentrate and learn technical concepts quickly, adapting to new technologies. Must be able to use a PC. Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization and priority‑setting skills. Must be able to multi‑task. Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information and follow published processes. Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise, professional manner, both orally and in writing. Must be able to perform under pressure and stressful situations. Must be able to gather user needs, requirements, and define large‑scale program scope accordingly. Must be able to operate autonomously across multiple teams and global regions, demonstrating critical thinking and leadership. Must be able to work with technical leadership to develop systems, solutions, and products. Must be able to utilize project management methodologies, tools (ADO), and best practices. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. Must have 10+ years of experience managing highly technical engineering programs or products at scale, from inception to implementation. Must have 8+ years of engineering or technical product/program management experience. Annual Salary $153,750.00 - $256,250.00 Benefits Comprehensive Total Rewards program offering personalized coverage tailored to employees and families. Financial benefits including market‑competitive compensation, 401(k) plan with 6% match, performance and recognition incentives, and tuition assistance. Access to mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance, and other wellness benefits. Workplace flexibility through the GEICO Flex program, allowing work from anywhere in the U.S. for up to four weeks per year. Equal Employment Opportunity GEICO provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. GEICO maintains a work environment free from intimidation, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEICO