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The (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager joins the FinOps team to lead complex, large-scale technology programs focused on cloud optimization, governance, and financial planning. This role involves defining program scopes, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving end-to-end delivery of scalable, high-availability solutions. You will translate product requirements into technical designs, establish automated workflows, and manage risks while mentoring team members. Key responsibilities include coordinating multiple engineering portfolios, resolving ambiguities, and ensuring operational excellence through monitoring and incident management. The position requires expertise in program and risk management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement. You must demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to align Engineering, Finance, and Product teams to deliver data-driven solutions that support efficient technology investments and advance AI-driven forecasting and automation.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?
Median $202250 from 98 postings across 20 companies.
Lead and manage complex, large-scale technical programs to ensure alignment with strategic goals and delivery timelines.
Define program scopes, stage gates, critical paths, and key deliverables while securing cross-functional commitments.
Translate product requirements into technical designs for scalable, high-availability solutions.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to maintain program momentum.
Establish and improve scalable workflows, processes, and automation techniques to enhance program efficiency.
Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
Mentor team members on best practices in program and risk management.
What we're looking for
Obtain a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related area and 6 years of relevant experience.
Possess 8 years of experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or a related area.
Demonstrate extensive experience in program and project management, including risk and stakeholder management across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Exhibit the ability to translate product requirements into scalable system architectures and technical designs.
Show strong analytical problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to measure program success and mitigate risks.
Demonstrate leadership in mentoring teams and improving processes for scalable, repeatable delivery.
Certification in Project Management (preferred).
Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in strategy, supply chain, finance, information systems, or a related area and 4 years of experience in product design (preferred).
Technical Program Management
System Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Project Management
Risk Management
Operational Excellence
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Product Design
Information Systems
Technical Program Management
System Architecture
Cloud Infrastructure
Software Design
Data Platforms
Risk Management
Data Quality
Process Improvement
Automation
Product Requirements
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Project Management
Information Systems
Technical Program Management
System Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Process Improvement
Risk Management
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Operational Excellence
Product Design
System Architecture
Technical Design
Program Management
Project Management
Automation
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Information Systems
Risk Mitigation
Data-driven Insights
Product Design