Technical Program Manager

F5 Inc

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Work type: Remote
Location: CanadaVANYCA
Salary: $144,000–$216,000 / yr
Posted: 79 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 49 roles within 25 mi

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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

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Technical Program Manager The Technical Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional engineering programs from conception through delivery while 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 candidate will manage RAID logs, develop executive-ready status reports using OKRs and KPIs, and implement scalable processes like release readiness and change management. Key requirements include a strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, system design, APIs, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and security concepts. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Excel is required to manage project data. The role addresses technical challenges in the domains of platform, infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity to ensure high-quality delivery and operational excellence 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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Skills

System Design APIs Distributed Systems Cloud Infrastructure SRE DevOps Cybersecurity Jira Confluence Smartsheet Excel OKRs KPIs RAID Management Scrum SAFe AWS Azure GCP

What you'll do

Manage end-to-end delivery for complex technical programs by defining scope, milestones, and success metrics across multiple teams.
Drive cross-team planning including roadmaps, release plans, and dependency management to meet quality and timeline objectives.
Establish operating rhythms and governance structures to keep stakeholders aligned and resolve blockers through clear decision logs.
Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies by developing proactive mitigation plans and managing escalations.
Define and track program metrics like OKRs and KPIs to provide executive-ready status reports and data-driven insights.
Design and implement scalable program mechanisms, including intake processes, planning templates, and post-launch reviews.
Standardize documentation and tooling in Jira, Confluence, or Smartsheet to improve visibility and delivery predictability.
Coach and mentor junior team members while improving overall execution standards across the organization.

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 define requirements, evaluate solutions, and identify non-obvious dependencies.
Proficiency in program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-team programs through the full lifecycle including discovery, planning, execution, and launch.
Experience managing risk (RAID), escalation paths, and complex project dependencies.
Ability to translate complex technical data into executive-ready narratives and reports for leadership.
Proven ability to influence without authority across engineering, product, and operations teams.
Optional certifications include PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum (CSM/PSM), or cloud and security certifications.

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