Technical Principal

FedEx

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Plano, TXMemphis, TNPittsburgh, PA
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FedEx is a US-based multinational delivery services company providing express shipping, freight, logistics, and e-commerce solutions worldwide.

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TL;DR · Technical Principal

The Technical Principal within the Office of the CTO serves as a senior technical leader responsible for supporting the Chief Technology Officer in executing strategic technology priorities. This role operates at the intersection of enterprise architecture, engineering, and program execution to oversee complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. The individual will translate high-level strategies into actionable technical plans, establish governance mechanisms, and monitor progress against milestones while identifying architectural risks and dependencies. Key responsibilities include providing guidance on infrastructure, application development, modernization, and security, as well as creating data-driven executive reports and scorecards. The role requires expertise in enterprise architecture, software engineering, cloud technologies, and risk management to resolve issues across organizational boundaries. This position addresses the challenge of aligning multi-functional technology domains with core business objectives through technical oversight and cross-functional leadership within a large, matrixed environment.

What you'll do

  • Translate strategic technology priorities into actionable technical plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
  • Provide technical oversight for enterprise-wide initiatives to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business goals.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to project schedules, technical dependencies, and resource constraints.
  • Evaluate proposed technical architectures for scalability, security, and potential impacts on the enterprise.
  • Develop data-driven reports and executive dashboards to provide visibility into program health and progress.
  • Resolve complex technical issues that span multiple organizational boundaries or technology domains.
  • Serve as a senior technical liaison to align cross-functional teams on shared infrastructure and application goals.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field.
  • At least five years of work experience in an information technology or engineering environment.
  • Skilled at leading or assisting in the resolution of complex production problems.
  • Advanced knowledge of enterprise technology architecture and engineering principles.
  • Strong understanding of large-scale technology program execution, governance, and risk management.
  • Ability to synthesize technical information into clear executive-level insights and reports.
  • Experience leading or providing technical oversight for complex, enterprise-scale technology initiatives (preferred).
  • Expertise in software engineering, infrastructure, cloud technologies, or application modernization (preferred).

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