Senior Technical Program Manager

Job Title

Senior Technical Program Manager

Location & Work Model

Fort Worth, TX / 6 Months Contract / Hybrid

About the Role

The Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) drives execution, governance, and delivery of complex technology initiatives across Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Services, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, and Application Development organizations.

This role serves as a force multiplier for technology leadership by coordinating large-scale transformation programs, managing cross-functional dependencies, tracking delivery commitments, facilitating executive communications, and ensuring accountability for key strategic initiatives.

The TPM plays a critical role supporting Secure by Design initiatives, infrastructure modernization efforts, cyber resilience programs, platform engineering roadmaps, and organizational readiness for emerging AI-enabled technology and cybersecurity risks. This individual contributor role requires exceptional organizational influence, technical acumen, and the ability to drive execution across highly matrixed organizations without direct authority.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

·       Lead complex, cross-functional technology programs from initiation through implementation and operationalization.

·       Develop and maintain integrated program plans, roadmaps, milestones, and delivery schedules.

·       Coordinate activities across infrastructure engineering, cyber security, architecture, platform operations, cloud engineering, and application development teams.

·       Identify, manage, and resolve program dependencies, risks, issues, and blockers.

·       Establish governance mechanisms that provide transparency into program health, delivery status, and organizational impacts.

·       Drive accountability across multiple teams to ensure commitments are achieved on schedule.

Platform Engineering & Infrastructure Programs

·       Coordinate strategic initiatives involving enterprise infrastructure platforms, cloud services, operating systems, identity services, networking, automation, and observability platforms.

·       Facilitate planning and execution activities across distributed engineering teams.

·       Ensure alignment between technical teams, business stakeholders, architecture organizations, and leadership.

·       Support technology modernization, platform transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.

·       Partner with engineering leaders to identify and mitigate delivery risks.

Secure by Design Program Support

·       Coordinate implementation activities associated with Secure by Design initiatives across engineering and infrastructure domains.

·       Support execution of threat modeling, security scanning, platform hardening, secure development lifecycle, and DevSecOps-related programs.

·       Track remediation activities associated with vulnerability management, exposure reduction, and cyber risk initiatives.

·       Facilitate collaboration between engineering, architecture, and cyber security organizations.

·       Monitor and report progress against Secure by Design objectives, key performance indicators, and success measures.

AI Security & Emerging Technology Readiness

·       Coordinate initiatives involving AI governance, AI adoption, and emerging technology risk management.

·       Support organizational readiness efforts associated with AI-enabled software development and engineering practices.

·       Track dependencies, risks, and compliance activities related to AI-enabled platforms and services.

·       Support programs focused on mitigating emerging cyber threats and evolving security requirements.

Executive Communications & Reporting

·       Develop executive-ready communications, status reports, dashboards, and governance materials.

·       Communicate program progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions to senior leadership.

·       Translate complex technical topics into concise business-oriented updates.

·       Facilitate steering committees, executive reviews, and cross-functional governance forums.

Qualifications

Experience

·       8+ years of experience leading large-scale technology programs.

·       5+ years supporting infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, cloud engineering, enterprise architecture, or enterprise technology organizations.

·       Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple technical disciplines.

·       Experience coordinating work across engineering, cyber security, architecture, operations, and development teams.

·       Proven ability to drive execution and accountability in matrixed organizations without direct authority.

·       Experience supporting executive-level governance, reporting, and decision-making processes.

Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

·       Enterprise infrastructure platforms and data center operations

·       Windows and Linux server environments, virtualization technologies, and cloud computing platforms

·       Container orchestration technologies and enterprise networking concepts

·       Identity and access management, infrastructure automation, and configuration management

·       Monitoring, observability, and operational tooling

·       Software development lifecycle practices, CI/CD concepts, and engineering workflows

Security Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

·       Secure by Design principles and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

·       Threat modeling methodologies, vulnerability management, and exposure management

·       DevSecOps practices and platform hardening concepts

·       Zero Trust principles, identity security fundamentals, and supply chain security fundamentals

·       Security governance and risk management processes

Preferred Qualifications

·       Program management certification: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent.

·       Experience supporting cybersecurity transformation initiatives or large-scale infrastructure modernization programs.

·       Experience coordinating enterprise-wide Secure by Design initiatives.

·       Experience partnering with Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security organizations.

·       Experience supporting AI governance, AI risk management, or AI adoption programs.

·       Experience implementing or supporting DevSecOps initiatives.

·       Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Secure by Design practices, and risk management frameworks.

·       Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering organizations.

Critical Success Factors & Leadership Characteristics

·       Exceptional program execution discipline, operational excellence, and follow-through.

·       Ability to manage large numbers of parallel workstreams, risks, issues, and dependencies.

·       Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to synthesize complex technical topics into actionable decisions.

·       Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills to influence without formal authority.

·       High degree of ownership, accountability, and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments.

·       Highly organized, detail-oriented, and trusted by technical teams and senior leaders.

·       Comfortable facilitating discussions involving engineers, architects, and cybersecurity professionals.

·       Capable of balancing strategic priorities with tactical execution, remaining calm and structured during high-pressure situations.

·       Naturally inclined toward continuous improvement and operational excellence.

12-Month Success Metrics

·       Measurable improvement in delivery execution across platform engineering initiatives.

·       Increased visibility and accountability for cross-functional technology programs.

·       Consistent executive reporting and governance cadence established.

·       Improved management of program risks, issues, and dependencies.

·       Successful coordination of Secure by Design initiatives across engineering organizations.

·       Demonstrated progress in threat modeling, vulnerability reduction, and platform hardening efforts.

·       Improved collaboration between Platform Engineering, Cyber Security, Architecture, and Application Development teams.

·       Reduced leadership overhead through disciplined program management and execution rigor.

About VGAI Solutions

VGAI Solutions is an AI-native and technology solutions firm that helps organizations build high-performing engineering and technology teams. MBE-certified and ISO 9001-registered, we operate across the USA, Mexico, UAE, Mauritius, and India, with our Global Delivery Center in Hyderabad. From specialized IT to engineering talent to end-to-end AI solutions, we deliver the human capital that powers our Fortune 1000 clients.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VGAI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.