The Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional technology programs from conception to delivery. The TPM combines a deep technical understanding with strong program management expertise to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of strategic initiatives. This role requires a candidate with prior experience as a software engineer, possessing the technical depth necessary to engage meaningfully with engineering teams, evaluate architectural decisions, and drive technical excellence across programs.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Program Leadership & Execution:
- Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of large-scale technical programs across multiple teams and domains.
- Translate high-level objectives into clear milestones, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
- Identify dependencies, manage risks, and ensure alignment between engineering, QA, product, and operations.
- Oversee program performance through detailed tracking and transparent reporting to leadership.
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Technical Oversight:
- Leverage software engineering experience to engage in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and system design sessions.
- Evaluate and challenge design choices to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Collaborate closely with solution architects and development leads to ensure best practices in engineering and DevOps.
- Guide integration between systems and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture principles.
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Process & Governance:
- Implement program governance frameworks, delivery standards, and metrics for quality and velocity.
- Drive the adoption of Agile and DevOps methodologies across squads and programs.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security policies, and quality assurance processes.
- Promote continuous improvement across engineering and delivery pipelines.
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Stakeholder & Cross-Team Management:
- Serve as the bridge between business strategy and technical execution.
- Coordinate across multiple departments (Product, Data, Security, Infrastructure, etc.) to align priorities.
- Provide regular executive updates, dashboards, and risk reports.
- Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and resource allocations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in software development and technical program management combined, including:
- At least 3–5 years as a hands-on software engineer (e.g., in backend, frontend, or full-stack development).
- 3–5 years in program or project management for complex software or infrastructure programs.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives or multi-team programs.
- Solid understanding of modern architectures (microservices, APIs, containers, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure).
- Strong familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
- Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe are advantageous.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong Technical Foundation and System Thinking
- Leadership and Influence without Authority
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Risk, Dependency, and Change Management
- Drive for Continuous Improvement
Salary: Up to 35 K AED with family insurance (up to 2 kids)
Notice Period: Up to 30 Days
