Job Description

Software Development Project Manager (TP4)

Job Level: TP4 – Senior Technical Program Manager
Department: Technology / Engineering
Location: Flexible
Reports To: Head of Technical Program Management & Governance

Role Overview

The Software Development Project Manager (TP4) is a senior-level Technical Program Manager responsible for leading complex, cross-functional software development programs. This role requires deep experience in orchestrating enterprise-scale initiatives, strong technical acumen, and the ability to drive alignment across engineering, product, architecture, and business teams.

At the TP4 level, the individual operates with significant autonomy, owns high-impact programs end-to-end, improves organizational delivery processes, and influences technical and business decisions across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects or multi-team programs.
• Translate business objectives into actionable delivery roadmaps with clear milestones and measurable KPIs.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, UX, architecture, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate program ceremonies and decision-making processes to maintain momentum and ensure on-time delivery.

Technical Program Management

• Partner with engineering leaders to plan release strategies, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment with architectural direction.
• Participate in technical discussions to identify risks, evaluate tradeoffs, and ensure feasibility of solutions.
• Manage cross-team technical dependencies, integrations, and platform-level changes.

Risk, Issue, and Change Management

• Proactively identify and manage risks and blockers; create mitigation strategies and escalate when needed.
• Manage scope changes and assess impacts on timeline, resources, and quality.
• Maintain high visibility across programs through structured reporting and transparent communication.

Governance, Process, and Delivery Excellence

• Ensure compliance with SDLC, security, and governance requirements.
• Track performance metrics (e.g., velocity, throughput, quality, predictability) and drive continuous improvement.
• Standardize delivery processes, improve tooling, and strengthen operational efficiency.

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

• Deliver clear, concise, and data-driven status reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Serve as the point of accountability for program delivery outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or software delivery leadership.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and modern SDLC practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-functional software development projects.
• Ability to engage in technical conversations, understand architectural diagrams, and evaluate technical risks.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience working with distributed engineering teams and large enterprise environments.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Competencies for TP4 Level

• Strategic Influence: Drives cross-functional alignment and shapes program strategy.
• Technical Depth: Anticipates engineering risks and navigates system-level complexity.
• Execution Excellence: Delivers consistent results across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Autonomy & Judgment: Operates independently with sound decision-making and prioritization.
• Continuous Improvement: Scales delivery frameworks and improves organizational maturity.

Success Indicators

• Delivery of programs on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and alignment.
• Predictable, transparent execution supported by effective reporting.
• Improved delivery processes and reduction of systemic risks.
• Demonstrated leadership across engineering, product, and business teams.