Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

Dallas, TX [Hybrid]

Long Term

Rate: $62/hr on W2 (with Basic Benefits) or $70/hr on 1099

Client: SAMS CLUB (A Division of Wall Mart)

Need somone wit Retail experience.

What you'll do:

• Work with product managers, architects and engineering leaders to define and scope large and complex initiatives.
• You will build Discovery and Execution plans that include coordination of numerous cross-functional teams
• You will lead multiple teams of engineers to deliver cross-functional initiatives
• You will identify, track and manage risks and issues that threaten project or program success
• You will communicate to team members, peers and leadership in a way that supports effective program execution
• You will work with your team of peer TPMs to drive consistency and improvement in technical program execution. This includes standardization of practices and tooling where it makes sense.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering management and stakeholders, including senior leadership, business partners, and external vendors.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, incorporating new technologies and methodologies into project management practices.

What you'll bring:

• A deep experience in software engineering and technical program management. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience as a technical program manager leading large and cross-functional initiatives. This is a role where one can bring their wealth of experience and grow as a leader!
• The candidate should have previous experience as a systems or software engineer. They are not expected to write software but should be able to contribute to design and architecture discussions based on previous experience.
• The candidate should have experience in eCommerce industry, ideally retail eCommerce. This will help the candidate understand the technical and functional landscape so they can effectively manage across the numerous teams required to bring an eCommerce shopping experience to life.
• The candidate should be a skilled communicator. This role requires an extremely effective communicator who can work with team members, peers and leaders.
• The candidate should be comfortable communicating with senior leadership up to and including VP or SVP. They should be able to adjust their communication style for the audience.
• The candidate should have several years of experience using Jira and Confluence to manage and track program execution.
• Lastly, the candidate should have a very high level of integrity and respect for the individual. These are key attributes that define how we do all of our work.