Technical Program Manager

F5 Inc

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Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
CanadaVANYCA
Salary
$144,000–$216,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $180k
$133k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $167,000–$219,175 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About F5 Inc

F5, Inc. is an American technology company specializing in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, application delivery networking, application availability and performance, and network security, access, and authorization.

F5 Inc currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,200–$228,400 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager The Technical Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional engineering programs from conception through delivery, partnering with engineering, product management, QA, security, and SRE teams to drive alignment and ensure measurable outcomes. This role involves managing end-to-end program execution, defining scope and milestones, resolving ambiguities, and establishing operating rhythms for multi-team projects. The successful candidate will manage RAID risks, develop executive-ready status reporting using OKRs and KPIs, and implement scalable processes like release readiness and change management. Required skills include a strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, system design, APIs, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and security concepts. Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Excel is essential. The role addresses technical challenges in the domains of platform, infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity to ensure high-quality delivery across complex product roadmaps.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end delivery for complex technical programs by defining scope, milestones, and execution plans across multiple teams.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, product, QA, security, and operations to ensure launch readiness.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies through proactive RAID management and escalation handling.
  • Develop executive-ready reports and dashboards using data-driven metrics to communicate program health and progress.
  • Design and implement scalable program mechanisms, including intake processes, planning templates, and post-launch reviews.
  • Mentor junior team members and improve organizational standards for reporting, documentation, and execution discipline.

What we're looking for

  • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, system design, APIs, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and security concepts.
  • Ability to engage with technical teams to drive requirements clarity, evaluate solutions, and identify non-obvious dependencies.
  • Proficiency in program management tools and documentation practices including Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Excel.
  • Data fluency to define metrics, interpret trends, and use quantitative/qualitative signals to drive decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-team programs through the full lifecycle from discovery to post-launch learning.
  • Expertise in building integrated plans, managing critical paths, and driving trade-offs for project success.
  • Executive-ready communication skills to translate complex technical realities into clear narratives for leadership.
  • Ability to influence without authority across engineering and product teams while resolving conflicts and navigating ambiguity.

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