Technical Program Manager

Who is Nexxen?   
One platform. Endless opportunities. In an ecosystem where everyone’s trying to get closer – buyers to sellers, platforms to clients, brands to consumers – Nexxen bridges new opportunities in ways that others cannot. Data, service, and planning capabilities are our superpowers, enabling our clients to better reach and understand audiences across screens. Nexxen brings new and distinct opportunities to our partners, giving our employees the chance to expand and grow their skills. 

Why join the Nexxen team? 
With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. Please note - We have a hybrid work model with the expectation of 3 days minimum in the local office to collaborate, innovate, and celebrate.

What You’ll Do:

We seek a highly experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with extensive experience in Project Management, Process Management, and Resource Management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex technical programs and projects, with progressive experience as a Project Manager and Program Manager in a Software Development Company. In this role, you will drive operational excellence, optimize engineering processes, and ensure the efficient allocation of resources to deliver high-quality technology solutions. You will collaborate across engineering teams, business units, and leadership to ensure successful program execution.

Each day can be different here at Nexxen, but some of the things you can expect to be doing daily are:

•  Lead and manage large-scale technical programs and projects, focusing on engineering operations from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and engineering goals.
• Oversee the development and execution of project plans, and timelines, ensuring that engineering resources are effectively managed and utilized to meet project objectives.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing and refining engineering processes, identifying areas for process improvement, and implementing industry best practices to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, IT, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of projects, foster effective communication, and align cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
• Lead strategic planning efforts, define program objectives, and communicate milestones, performance metrics, and risks to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage the allocation of engineering resources across various programs, ensuring proper resource planning, workload balancing, and addressing bottlenecks or resource shortages as needed.
• Implement resource tracking systems and processes to monitor team capacity, ensuring optimal allocation and project success.
• Proactively identify risks, mitigate issues, and resolve operational challenges while collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Foster transparent communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, preparing regular program updates, status reports, and performance presentations for senior management.
• Understand technical concepts, collaborate with engineering teams on system architecture and technical challenges, and stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies to drive innovation within the team.

What Will I Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
•  5+ years of experience in project and program management, with a focus on engineering operations, process improvement, and resource management.
• Proven experience leading complex technical programs and managing cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, Scrum Master, or other related project management certifications.
• Demonstrated success in managing engineering operations in fast-paced environments.
• Experience working in enterprise-level companies in AdTech / FinTech domain.
• Experience working with DevOps teams and familiarity with common tools used by DevOps teams.

At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you do not match this job description perfectly, do not worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing your potential to make an impact. 

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in New York is $140,000 - $150,000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location.  Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

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