Senior TPM for Infra Initiatives

Summary

The Senior Technical Program Manager drives large-scale, cross-functional technical initiatives that are critical to Tekion’s business and product strategy. This role is responsible for end-to-end program leadership, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operational teams while delivering complex programs on time and within scope. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader with strong technical depth, stakeholder management experience, and a track record of delivering in high-growth environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of high-impact technical programs involving multiple teams, systems, and stakeholders
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and other functions to define scope, success metrics, and delivery plans
• Identify and proactively manage program risks, dependencies, and trade-offs; escalate as needed to unblock progress
• Establish clear operating cadences, including status reporting, stakeholder communication, and executive updates
• Drive clarity and accountability across workstreams, ensuring alignment with company goals and product milestones
• Mentor junior TPMs and contribute to developing best practices, templates, and tools for the TPM function
• Influence strategic planning and roadmapping with a program-centric execution lens

Job Complexity

Manages technically and operationally complex programs with significant business impact and multiple dependencies

Required Supervision

Operates with minimal supervision; expected to drive cross-functional programs independently and make strategic execution decisions

Expertise

Recognized expert in technical program delivery; demonstrates leadership in both technical execution and stakeholder alignment

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in technical program management, software delivery, or engineering leadership
• Proven track record of leading complex technical programs in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Deep understanding of software development, system architecture, and agile methodologies
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and other project management and collaboration tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe) a plus