Senior Program Manager
Monster
Director, Technical Program Management
Alkymi
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
AWSCloudSDLC
About the role
- Build & Lead the TPM Organization
- Hire, mentor, and grow a team of Technical Program Managers
- Establish a TPM framework that balances lightweight process with delivery discipline
- Lead by example, earning trust by rolling up your sleeves, not just delegating
- Drive end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
- Define program success metrics, track KPIs, and enable data-driven decision making
- Provide transparency into risks, trade-offs, and delivery progress for stakeholders
- Partner closely with Product, Security, and Engineering to align priorities and execution
- Serve as a communication hub, ensuring stakeholders are informed, aligned, and engaged
- Drive critical decisions and resolve conflicts across competing priorities
- Translate technology strategy into actionable delivery roadmaps
- Improve and adapt SDLC/PDLC processes, including Agile and DevSecOps practices
- Champion release quality, test automation, and performance readiness
- Balance tactical commitments while keeping long-term strategic goals in focus
- Influence and guide leaders across Alkami to embrace TPM best practices
- Introduce scalable processes that elevate engineering maturity over time
- Lead organizational change management around new delivery practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10+ years in technical roles within software development organizations
- 7+ years as a TPM, Program Manager, or Engineering Operations leader managing large, complex initiatives
- 5+ years leading TPMs/Program Managers, including hiring, mentoring, and scaling teams
- Experience building software (not just managing projects)
- Strong technical background in scalable platforms, cloud (AWS), CI/CD, and SDLC practices
- Proficient with Atlassian Jira/Confluence, GitLab, and automation tools
- Deep understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP) and Waterfall methodologies
- Skilled in release management, test automation, performance/quality, and Productivity metrics
- Exceptional communicator who is able to explain complex technical matters clearly
- Highly collaborative, empathetic, and able to thrive in ambiguous environments
- Preferred FinTech or BankTech industry experience
- Knowledge of financial/banking platform technologies
- Familiarity with scripting or automation for program management efficiency
Benefits
- remote-first environment
- unlimited paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Technical Program ManagementSoftware DevelopmentAgileDevSecOpsCI/CDSDLCTest AutomationRelease ManagementPerformance MetricsCloud
Soft skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationEmpathyConflict ResolutionDecision MakingTransparencyAdaptabilityStrategic Thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsMBA (preferred)
