Technical Program Manager III (Contractor)

Description

Technical Program Manager III

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)

Employment Type: Long Term Contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager III to support large-scale software delivery initiatives within a Connected Living technology organization. This role will drive cross-functional programs focused on customer-facing application platforms, partnering closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver complex initiatives from planning through deployment.

The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with a solid understanding of software development environments, enabling them to anticipate risks, facilitate technical discussions, and drive successful outcomes across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead one or more complex enterprise technology programs consisting of multiple interconnected projects.
• Develop and maintain program strategies, project roadmaps, schedules, milestones, and delivery plans.
• Coordinate software release activities and support deployment planning across multiple teams.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while proactively resolving issues that may impact delivery.
• Track key project milestones and recommend adjustments to scope, schedule, resources, and priorities as needed.
• Facilitate sprint planning and cross-functional planning activities.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, leadership updates, and program communications.
• Support complex technical initiatives involving APIs, system integrations, software troubleshooting, and platform dependencies.
• Collaborate with internal and external partner teams to ensure successful end-to-end delivery.
• Drive accountability, encourage solution-focused discussions, and help teams achieve measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Program Management or Project Management experience within technology organizations.
• Experience working directly with software engineering teams in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), release management, and enterprise program execution.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, senior leadership, and business partners.
• Experience with risk management, dependency management, and executive reporting.
• Proven ability to lead discussions, influence stakeholders, and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Project Management certification such as PMP or equivalent.
• Experience supporting customer-facing digital products, platforms, or mobile applications.
• Prior experience in large enterprise environments with complex organizational structures.

Technical Environment

• Jira
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Office Suite
• APIs and system integrations
• Data dictionaries and system documentation
• Software troubleshooting concepts
• Release management and deployment processes
• Agile delivery environments

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