Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager / Senior Technical Program ManagerLocation: Warren, NJ or Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Salary: $135,000 - $220,000 base salary, depending on experience Multiple Openings Available We are partnering with a leading Financial Services organization that is expanding its technology delivery team and hiring multiple Technical Program Managers across both mid-level and senior-level positions. These roles sit at the intersection of Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Business Leadership, helping drive the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. Whether you're an experienced TPM looking to lead large-scale programs or a delivery professional ready for the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to work on high-impact technology platforms within a collaborative and highly technical environment.The Opportunity As a Technical Program Manager, you will play a key role in bringing visibility, structure, and execution discipline to complex software development initiatives. You will partner closely with engineering teams, product leaders, architects, and stakeholders to ensure delivery remains aligned, risks are identified early, and teams can execute effectively. This is not a traditional project management role focused solely on schedules and status reporting. The ideal candidate understands the realities of software delivery, can engage credibly with technical teams, and helps organizations make better delivery decisions through transparency, planning, and execution excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive visibility into program status, scope, risks, dependencies, and milestonesCoordinate delivery activities across multiple technology teamsEnsure work is properly planned, sequenced, and prepared before executionManage cross-functional dependencies and proactively remove delivery obstaclesFacilitate planning sessions, reviews, and governance forumsStakeholder Management & CommunicationProvide clear, concise updates to technical and business stakeholdersEscalate risks and issues appropriately to minimize surprisesBuild trusted relationships across Product, Engineering, Architecture, QA, and Leadership teamsAlign stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and delivery expectationsTechnical Program LeadershipDevelop a strong understanding of system architecture, technical dependencies, and release considerationsPartner with engineers and architects to evaluate technical risks and delivery readinessSupport strategic initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholder groupsHelp improve delivery maturity, planning effectiveness, and execution standardsMetrics & Continuous ImprovementTrack and analyze delivery metrics including: Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput, Work in Progress (WIP), Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR), Change Failure RateIdentify opportunities to improve delivery predictability and efficiencySupport the adoption of delivery best practices across technology teamsMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantQualifications Technical Program Manager3+ years of experience in program management, project management, delivery management, or a related technical roleExperience supporting software development teams and technology initiativesStrong organizational and stakeholder management skillsFamiliarity with Agile delivery methodologiesExperience with Jira, Confluence, or similar toolsSenior Technical Program ManagerSignificant experience leading complex software delivery programs in large-scale technology environmentsStrong technical background in software engineering, architecture, QA, systems integration, or related disciplinesExperience managing cross-functional programs involving multiple teams and senior stakeholdersAbility to influence delivery outcomes and drive execution in complex environmentsStrong understanding of software development lifecycles, architecture considerations, and delivery metricsPreferred ExperienceFinancial Services, FinTech, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or other regulated industriesEnterprise-scale platform deliveryModern software engineering practices and Agile delivery frameworksComplex stakeholder environments with high-visibility initiativesWhat This Role Is NotA traditional project coordinator focused solely on timelines and status updatesA Product Manager role determining feature prioritiesA Scrum Master role limited to running ceremoniesA Jira administration position without strategic impactWhat's on OfferWhy Join?Work on mission-critical technology initiatives within a leading Financial Services organizationPartner directly with senior technology and business leadersInfluence how technology programs are planned and deliveredJoin a growing team with multiple opportunities for career progressionCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageHybrid working model offering flexibility and collaboration