Technical Program Manager Job at aKUBE, Glendale, CA

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  • aKUBE
  • Glendale, CA

Job Description

City: Glendale, CA

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid (4 days a week onsite)

Duration: 24 months

Rate Range: upto $92.50/hr on W2 depending on experience (no C2C or 1099 or sub-contract)

Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1b

This role is going to support our programmatic fleet

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager to support our programmatic fleet within the Ad Platforms technology group . This role is a hybrid of Scrum Lead and Project Manager responsibilities, working closely with Ad Sales/Modernization teams . The ideal candidate will bring a balance of deliverables management, release management, and patch management experience , with a technical background that enables effective collaboration with tech teams and leadership of sprints.

This position requires strong Agile/Scrum methodology expertise , along with excellent soft skills to ensure projects are delivered to goal. While Ad Sales experience is not mandatory, the ability to drive programs in a complex technical ecosystem is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and drive large, strategic, and technically complex programs.
  • Develop and maintain detailed program plans and timelines , accounting for all dependencies.
  • Ensure transparency of progress, risks, and issues , proactively driving mitigation and contingency planning.
  • Communicate program updates, risks, and summaries to key stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Align involved teams on roles, responsibilities, and accountability for deliverables.
  • Facilitate QA and build activities , ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
  • Track, manage, and report budgets , ensuring financial accountability for projects.
  • Perform capacity planning for teams, ensuring resources are effectively allocated.
  • Collaborate across multiple technology teams, coordinating schedules, deliverables, and dependencies .
  • Maintain a strong understanding of technical components, architecture, tools, and deployment practices .
  • Track and report key program metrics , informing stakeholders as necessary.
  • Independently resolve conflicts within associated teams, ensuring smooth execution.
  • Navigate the organization effectively to drive progress , even amid ambiguity.
  • Exhibit strong leadership qualities, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities .
  • Coordinate with external vendors , when applicable.
  • May manage Agile ceremonies and processes at the team-of-teams level.

Must-Have Qualifications:

Core Experience & Skills:

  • 5+ years managing large-scale, strategic software development programs in a global technology organization .
  • Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or Scaled Agile).
  • Proven ability to balance both Scrum Lead & Project Management responsibilities.
  • Experience with deliverables management, release management, and patch management .
  • Ability to lead sprints and work effectively with tech teams .
  • Strong risk management, contingency planning, and issue resolution capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills.

Technical Background:

  • Understanding of software infrastructure and DevOps (preferred but highly beneficial).
  • Familiarity with technical components, architecture, tools, and deployment practices .
  • Experience working across multiple technology teams and managing dependencies.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive progress .
  • Effective conflict resolution and team coordination abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, meeting facilitation, and leadership skills .

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a media technology environment .
  • Background in software infrastructure and DevOps .
  • Knowledge of Ad Tech domain or an aptitude for learning complex technology-based engineering environments .
  • Formal Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, CSM).

Job Tags

Contract work, H1b,

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