Technical Program Manager

Role Overview

Technical Program Manager driving delivery of complex fintech initiatives in a remote-first, fast-paced environment. You will lead cross-functional programs to align business objectives with technical execution, working closely with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Operations, Risk/Security, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple technical programs and projects across Engineering and Product.
• Define, manage, and monitor scope, milestones, timelines, dependencies, risks, and success metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, Product, Compliance, Risk, Security, Operations, and external partners).
• Facilitate technical and business discussions, document key decisions, and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Establish governance, executive reporting, and communication strategies for transparency/accountability.
• Track program performance via KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics; drive continuous improvement.
• Support software development and release cycles (deployment planning, change management, production readiness).
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, financial institutions, and technology partners for integrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems/Business (or related).
• 4–7 years in Technical Program Management/Technical Project Management (or similar).
• 2+ years supporting fintech initiatives (banking, payments, trading platforms, digital assets, or financial services).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery.
• Experience managing large-scale projects involving APIs, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and software integrations.
• Working knowledge of fintech compliance/regulatory frameworks (KYC, AML, customer risk management, related controls).
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project/collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Asana.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded finance and/or cryptocurrency or trading platforms.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Risk management practices and relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, Agile).
• Experience in high-growth startups or rapidly evolving fintech environments.

Benefits

• Base salary: $145,000–$175,000 annually (based on experience/qualifications/location).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible paid time off.