Technical Program Manager
Job Description
• One of our Gaming clients is looking for a Technical Program Manager to serve as a Product Owner. Our group develops software for the Network.
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• We build large internal enterprise applications which support Games, Web and more. Our environment is fast paced, Agile, and we use some of the latest tools out there.
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• Come help shape the future of the world's largest gaming, immersive interaction, and entertainment content distribution platform!
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Job Summary:
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• The Technical Program Manager will focus on responsibilities as a Product Owner and be the key driver in shaping and executing our technical roadmap.
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• This role is responsible for collaborating with engineering teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to define, prioritize, and deliver high-impact technical initiatives.
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• You will ensure that multiple scrum teams are aligned with the business vision, using Agile methodologies to drive timely, quality releases.
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• The ideal candidate is a proactive, go-getter leader with a track record of strong accountability and technical ownership.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Product Ownership & Vision:
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• Act as the Product Owner for critical technical programs, owning the product vision and roadmap.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define priorities, and articulate clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
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• Maintain and refine the product backlog to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
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• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and strategic decisions.
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• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms to ensure stakeholder alignment and informed decision-making.
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• Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners, driving consensus and collaboration across diverse teams.
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Agile Leadership & Collaboration:
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• Champion Agile best practices, serving as a key resource for multiple scrum teams in a large corporate environment.
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• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and effective delivery.
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• Foster strong collaboration between technical teams, stakeholders, and external partners to drive project success.
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Technical Program Management:
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• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technical projects, ensuring milestones are met and technical debt is managed.
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• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and impediments across multiple teams.
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• Demonstrate strong accountability for technical ownership areas, ensuring quality and performance standards are met.
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Required Qualifications:
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Experience:
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• 7+ years of experience in technical program management with a focus on Product Owner role within Agile environments.
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• Partnered closely with Engineering team, UX, and Product Management to navigate high-level asks to define clear, actionable technical requirements
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• Worked cross-functionally with multiple business stakeholders to groom well-defined technical stories for Engineering team to implement
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• Proven track record of managing multiple scrum teams in a large corporate setting.
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• Hands-on experience in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
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Skills:
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• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and drive technical solutions.
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• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, go-getter mindset.
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Mindset & Attributes: Demonstrated accountability for technical ownership areas.
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• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining attention to detail.
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• Self-motivated and driven to deliver high-quality products and solutions.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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• Experience with enterprise-level product development and large-scale Agile transformation initiatives.
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• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and DevOps principles.
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• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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