Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Change Management, Cross-Functional, Financial Services, Insurance, Investment Management, Leadership, Metrics, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support
Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to support a technology-driven organization within the insurance and financial services industry. The Senior Technical Program Manager role is ideal for a TPM who specializes in aligning engineering, development, and business teams, ensuring workflows remain coordinated as priorities, systems, and dependencies change across groups. The Senior Technical Program Manager is a direct placement with the company and requires you to sit onsite in Durham, NC 3 days per week.
Responsibilities of the Senior Technical Program Manager:
- Partner with engineering, development, product, and business teams to ensure cross-team workflows stay aligned as changes occur.
- Maintain portfolio-level visibility across multiple technical initiatives and product squads.
- Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and execution impacts, surfacing issues early.
- Translate technical delivery metrics into clear business insights for leadership.
- Drive consistent reporting, delivery discipline, and change management practices.
- Support at-risk initiatives by identifying root causes and coordinating resolution across teams.
Requirements of the Senior Technical Program Manager:
- 8+ years of project or program management experience, including 3+ years leading complex technical programs.
- Bachelor''s Degree is Required
- Strong experience working with software engineering and development teams.
- Proven ability to manage dependencies and workflow impacts across multiple teams.
- Experience translating technical execution into business-level risks and trade-offs.
- Expertise with Agile methodologies and hybrid delivery models.
- Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
Compensation for the Senior Technical Program Manager:
- $125,000 - $145,000 + bonus + 7.5% LTI
- Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Keywords:
Senior Technical Program Manager, Technical Program Management, TPM, Engineering Program Management, Software Development, SDLC, Agile, Portfolio Management, Dependency Management, Workflow Alignment, Cross-Functional Leadership, Change Management
This job opens for applications on 06/04/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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