Senior Technical Program Manager (Hybrid/Onsite) - job 3 of 10

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, your responsibilities will include overseeing complex technology initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to define project scope, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with agile methodologies. You'll facilitate technical discussions and handle various planning activities while also managing project financials and risks.

To be successful in the Senior Technical Program Manager role, candidates should have a strong background in project management, preferably with experience in agile methodologies. A blend of technical expertise, excellent communication, and leadership skills are essential, along with a proactive mindset for conflict management and negotiation.

The Senior Technical Program Manager ensures project success by managing delivery impediments, monitoring project finances, and facilitating open communication among various stakeholders. They establish a clear communication plan, conduct quarterly planning, and continuously foster teamwork to meet project objectives.

In the Senior Technical Program Manager position, you'll collaborate closely with business partners, architects, technical IT experts, and senior management. The role is designed to require strong collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and departments to achieve project goals.

The Senior Technical Program Manager position is hybrid, providing flexibility to work both onsite in Austin and remotely. The exact number of days in the office will be confirmed by your hiring manager, accommodating your schedule while maintaining team collaboration.

Discuss the specific agile practices you’ve implemented, such as Scrum or Kanban. Provide examples of how these methodologies improved project outcomes and facilitated team collaboration.

Explain your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and direct communication. Share a specific situation where you successfully resolved a conflict and the positive effects it had on project progress.

Prepare a detailed account of a challenging project where you led multiple stakeholding teams. Focus on clear timelines, objectives, the resource allocation process, and how you maintained communication and managed risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Discuss the communication strategies you employ, such as status reports, meetings, or dashboards. Emphasize how you tailor your communication approach based on the stakeholder's perspective and their role in the project.

Explain your prioritization criteria, whether it’s based on project impact, deadlines, or resource availability. Provide an example showcasing how effective prioritization led to successful project outcomes.

Share your experience with budgeting, forecasting, and aligning project expenditures with actuals. Highlight a specific instance where your financial management contributed significantly to project success.

Talk about your approach to facilitating technical discussions, including how you balance technical details with business objectives. Describe a scenario where effective communication led to clarity and project advancement.

Illustrate your methods for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, like retrospectives or feedback sessions. Share an example of how implementing feedback led to enhanced team performance or project management effectiveness.

List your preferred project management tools (like JIRA, Trello, or MS Project) and explain how these tools support productivity, collaboration, and agile practices within your teams.

Discuss your flexible approach to change management and how you engage stakeholders to navigate scope adjustments effectively. Provide a specific example where you successfully adapted to changes and kept the project on track.