Founding Technical Program Manager
Core
Design and build the Technical Program Management function to deliver strategic, cross-functional work across a global organization, acting as the connective tissue between Engineering, Product, and Design teams.
Role type
Founding Technical Program Manager
Builds
Tracking, reporting, and escalation mechanisms; standardized processes for launch readiness; cross-team initiative delivery pipelines.
Domain
Software / SaaS / Open Source
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Cross-functional stakeholder management, complex program planning, risk identification and mitigation, dependency mapping, async communication, technical fluency, process design, tooling standardization (Linear/Jira), executive influence.
Preferred skills
Experience in ambiguous environments, data-driven decision making, bias toward execution.
Technologies
Linear, Jira
Responsibilities
Structure and drive complex, cross-team initiatives; design systems for tracking risk and progress; build processes for predictable launch readiness; map dependencies across projects; identify bottlenecks and develop resolution options; keep Engineering, Product, and Design accountable for delivery outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
