Technical Program Manager

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Retail • Software
The Role
Leads end-to-end execution of mid-to-large-scale technical programs, coordinating Engineering, Product, QA, and other teams. Manages requirements, milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, agile ceremonies, documentation, dashboards, and stakeholder communications. The role also drives process improvements, cross-functional alignment, knowledge sharing, and mentorship while delivering software or platform initiatives on time and within scope.
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Job Introduction:

The Technical Program Manager II leads the coordination and execution of mid-to-large-scale technical initiatives, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, QA, and other teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. This role is responsible for managing project timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, technical fluency, and the ability to lead cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.


Key Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Drive end-to-end execution of technical programs, from planning through delivery, ensuring goals are met on time and within scope

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, milestones, and success criteria

  • Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and blockers across teams, escalating issues as needed

  • Lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups for assigned programs

  • Maintain program documentation, timelines, dashboards, and stakeholder communications

  • Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements within the TPM function

  • Contribute to knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and cross-functional alignment within the broader TPM team


Basic Qualifications:
  • 4–6 years of experience in technical program management or related fields

  • Strong understanding of agile and waterfall project management methodologies

  • Demonstrated ability to manage software or platform initiatives from concept to delivery

  • Proficient with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar platforms

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

 
Perks & Benefits 
  • Opportunity to work with some of the smartest minds to solve complex challenges at scale. 

  • Impactful role in shaping and securing a global, cloud-native & AI driven platform. 

  • Innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture. 

Skills Required

  • 4-6 years of experience in technical program management or related fields
  • Strong understanding of agile and waterfall project management methodologies
  • Experience managing software or platform initiatives from concept to delivery
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tekion Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for many U.S. roles, often extending to families. Additional options like HSA/FSA and pet insurance are cited as part of a robust health offering.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive overall, with total rewards (pay, stock, equity, and benefits) frequently viewed favorably. Many accounts characterize compensation as strong alongside comprehensive benefits.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as free meals/snacks, wellness resources, and on-site amenities are highlighted. Flexible or remote options are available for some roles, adding convenience and flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: Pleasanton, CA
1,858 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

At Tekion, we believe that business applications don’t have to be boring. In fact, they should be simple, fun and cool! They should be as delightful to use as your favorite social or consumer application, yet powerful enough to seamlessly and efficiently run global businesses that provide unparalleled consumer experience without compromise. Founded by visionary entrepreneur and innovator Jay Vijayan, we are building the world’s best business applications on the cloud starting with the automotive retail industry. We inherently use cutting-edge technologies like big data, machine learning/AI, and human computer interaction (voice, touch, vision, sensors and IoT). We are inventing new technology along the way to overcome barriers and solve big problems, all while having a blast doing it! Our flagship product offering, Automotive Retail Cloud ™- an industry-first cloud-native retail platform, including all functionalities of a Dealer Management System (DMS) launched recently.

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