Technical Program Manager

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Technical Program Manager for an Onsite position with a Major Media and Entertainment Company located in Universal City, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

In this role, you will own and manage the Data Engineering roadmap, translating enterprise priorities into clear delivery plans. You will lead Agile delivery for cross-functional data platform and engineering teams, drive end-to-end program management for complex initiatives, and ensure clear communication and visibility across all projects.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the Data Engineering roadmap across supported brands, translating enterprise priorities into clear delivery plans, releases, backlogs, and measurable outcomes
• Lead Agile delivery for cross-functional data platform and engineering teams, including standups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement
• Refine and maintain Jira backlogs to reflect upcoming initiatives, emergent work, engineering dependencies, and shifting business priorities
• Drive end-to-end program management for complex, multi-quarter data engineering initiatives, ensuring teams have clear priorities, aligned stakeholders, and actionable next steps
• Proactively identify risks, blockers, dependencies, access needs, tooling gaps, and cross-team handoffs so engineers can keep work moving
• Create visibility across initiatives through async updates, Jira hygiene, executive-level reporting, dashboards, program reviews, portfolio health tracking, and clear stakeholder communications

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience of relationship-building strength across cross-functional teams
• Experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Lead, Technical Program Manager, or similar role in an enterprise, technology-driven environment
• Strong experience leading Agile delivery using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and hybrid delivery models
• High Jira fluency, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, ticket hygiene, and dependency tracking
• Strong async communication skills across Slack, Jira, and documentation channels
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and experience partnering with data engineering, data platform, or data operations teams
• Demonstrated ability to turn ambiguous data needs into actionable execution plans

Desired skills:

• Experience building broad communications plans across active enterprise initiatives and programs
• Experience supporting organizational change, platform adoption, or new operating models within technical teams
• Experience institutionalizing knowledge through structured documentation, governance, and repeatable delivery frameworks

Pay range: up to $80.00 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.