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

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, your responsibilities will include managing complex technology initiatives, collaborating with business and technical teams to define project scopes, creating budgets, and facilitating communications across stakeholders. You'll ensure compliance with Agile methodologies and manage project financials while navigating any risks and challenges that arise.

To be considered for the Senior Technical Program Manager role, candidates should have extensive experience in program and project management, particularly with an Agile framework. Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills are also essential. A successful track record of managing high-profile technology projects and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders will set you apart in this role.

The Senior Technical Program Manager plays a crucial role in stakeholder engagement, consistently collaborating with technical and business partners across all management levels. You’ll lead discussions, conduct quarterly planning, and work to remove delivery impediments, ensuring that everyone is aligned with project objectives and goals.

In this role, you will work within a dynamic and fast-paced project environment that utilizes Agile methodologies. You'll manage intricate, customer-facing projects requiring thoughtful negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with a team dedicated to achieving project goals through open collaboration and communication.

Our work culture promotes teamwork, flexibility, and continuous improvement. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be encouraged to foster a culture of openness and innovation, ensuring that everyone feels valued and motivated to contribute to the organization's objectives.

Discuss specific Agile frameworks you have implemented in your previous roles and how they benefited project outcomes. Be sure to highlight your adaptability and ability to foster Agile practices among team members.

Share a structured approach to identifying potential risks early, assessing their impact, and formulating plans to mitigate them. Provide examples of past experiences where your proactive measures led to successful project outcomes.

Emphasize the importance of tailoring your communication style to different audiences. Discuss approaches you use to ensure clarity, maintain transparency, and foster constructive feedback during the project lifecycle.

Explain your methodology for prioritization, focusing on the alignment of projects with organizational goals and stakeholder needs. Discuss any tools or frameworks you use to manage workload effectively.

Select a specific project that illustrates your leadership, emphasizing the complexities involved, how you overcame obstacles, and the overall impact it had on the organization. Paint a clear picture of your role in driving success.

Discuss the significance of negotiation in resolving conflicts and achieving project goals. Provide examples of situations where your negotiation skills positively influenced project success and stakeholder relationships.

Detail your approach to maintaining compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including regular reviews, adherence to standards and controls, and continuous monitoring of project artifacts to ensure quality.

Highlight initiatives you’ve implemented or advocated for that promote continuous improvement, such as retrospectives, feedback loops, and adapting processes based on collected data. Share how these efforts foster team growth and project success.

Discuss techniques you've utilized to bring together various stakeholders, including team-building exercises, collaborative tools, and strategies for creating an inclusive environment that encourages participation and innovation.

Explain the KPIs and metrics you utilize to assess project performance, including timelines, budget adherence, stakeholder satisfaction, and the qualitative impact on the organization. Provide examples to substantiate your approach.