Technical Program Manager in Beaverton, Oregon - #71996 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 71996

Technical Program Manager
Our client is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic business outcomes. This role requires a strong program leader who can operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while aligning technical teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to deliver high-impact results.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance and be comfortable collaborating across global time zones as needed.

Technical Program Manager Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, product, design, and operations to align scope, priorities, and dependencies.
• Translate high-level business goals into structured program plans, milestones, and actionable deliverables.
• Facilitate program planning, prioritization, and execution within Agile frameworks, ensuring continuous progress and adaptability.
• Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain program momentum.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and executive leadership through clear, concise reporting and dashboards.
• Influence decision-making across teams without direct authority, fostering alignment and accountability.
• Partner with technical teams to assess feasibility, sequencing, and tradeoffs across cloud, API, and data platform initiatives.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.
• Maintain program documentation, governance processes, and reporting structures to support transparency and operational excellence.

Technical Program Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, product operations, or a related technical leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to executive stakeholders and steering committees.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Technical fluency in cloud platforms, APIs, and data ecosystems, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies and driving continuous improvement practices.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data, KPIs, and dashboards to guide decision-making.
• Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Power BI, or similar program tracking and reporting platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (5+ years of relevant program management experience in lieu of degree).
• PMP, CSM, or similar certification preferred.

Compensation: $45-$52/hr. (DOE)

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