Sr. Technical Program Manager | Technology Team

The Senior Technical Program Manager at DEPT® is primarily responsible for steering high-impact projects across multiple teams including Engineering, Data Science, and UX. In this role, you’ll craft project plans based on business requirements, oversee day-to-day project management tasks, and translate technical requirements into actionable plans that align with project goals.

To be eligible for the Senior Technical Program Manager role at DEPT®, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in project management, a strong grasp of SDLC methodologies, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs. Familiarity with data analytics tools, SQL, and email systems like Marketo is a plus.

At DEPT®, we are committed to personal growth and professional development. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you’ll receive continuous learning opportunities, access to tools needed to succeed, and the chance to work on innovative projects that challenge your skills and creativity.

Yes, the Senior Technical Program Manager role at DEPT® is a remote position; however, candidates must reside within 50 miles of San Diego, CA. This flexibility allows you to balance your professional responsibilities while enjoying your personal life.

The Senior Technical Program Manager will manage projects that are technically complex and innovative, primarily within the email space. These projects contribute to enhancing user experiences and optimizing the acquisition processes for advertising clients, ensuring marketing campaigns are launched effectively.

In your response, highlight the importance of communication and collaboration when leading cross-functional teams. Provide a specific example of a project where you successfully managed diverse stakeholders and the strategies you employed to ensure alignment and progress.

Discuss methodologies like Agile or Scrum and explain why you prefer these frameworks. Mention specific scenarios where you applied these methodologies and how they contributed to project success.

Explain your approach to managing scope changes, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and communication. Share an example where you effectively navigated unexpected challenges while keeping stakeholders informed.

Mention specific tools like JIRA, Trello, or Microsoft Project that you've used for project management. Discuss how these tools facilitate transparency and enhance collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Select a relevant project and describe your role in it, focusing on the technical aspects, decisions made, and your contributions. Highlight the results and how they aligned with business objectives.

Talk about your strategy for prioritization, including factors such as impact, urgency, and resource availability. Provide an example where you successfully balanced multiple priorities.

Discuss specific tools you've used, such as Google Analytics or SQL, and how data informed your project decisions. Offer examples of how data analytics contributed to improving project outcomes.

Emphasize that communication is key to successful project management. Illustrate this with examples of how regular updates and transparent discussions helped in previous projects.

Discuss your strategies for promoting collaboration, such as team-building activities or open discussions. Share examples of how you built trust and encouraged diverse input during projects.

Identify key traits such as strong leadership, adaptability, and technical knowledge as critical factors. Give examples from your experience where these traits helped you achieve project success.