Technical Program Manager
Michael Page International
- New York, New York
- 2 days ago
- $135,000–$220,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Location: Warren, NJ or Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Salary: $135,000 - $220,000 base salary, depending on experience Multiple Openings Available We are partnering with a leading Financial Services organization that is expanding its technology delivery team and hiring multiple Technical Program Managers across both mid-level and senior-level positions. You will partner closely with engineering teams, product leaders, architects, and stakeholders to ensure delivery remains aligned, risks are identified early, and teams can execute effectively.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $135,000–$220,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Technical Program Manager / Senior Technical Program Manager
Location: Warren, NJ or Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Salary: $135,000 - $220,000 base salary, depending on experience Multiple Openings Available We are partnering with a leading Financial Services organization that is expanding its technology delivery team and hiring multiple Technical Program Managers across both mid-level and senior-level positions. These roles sit at the intersection of Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Business Leadership, helping drive the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. Whether you're an experienced TPM looking to lead large-scale programs or a delivery professional ready for the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to work on high-impact technology platforms within a collaborative and highly technical environment.
The Opportunity As a Technical Program Manager, you will play a key role in bringing visibility, structure, and execution discipline to complex software development initiatives. You will partner closely with engineering teams, product leaders, architects, and stakeholders to ensure delivery remains aligned, risks are identified early, and teams can execute effectively. This is not a traditional project management role focused solely on schedules and status reporting. The ideal candidate understands the realities of software delivery, can engage credibly with technical teams, and helps organizations make better delivery decisions through transparency, planning, and execution excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive visibility into program status, scope, risks, dependencies, and milestones
- Coordinate delivery activities across multiple technology teams
- Ensure work is properly planned, sequenced, and prepared before execution
- Manage cross-functional dependencies and proactively remove delivery obstacles
- Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and governance forums
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Provide clear, concise updates to technical and business stakeholders
- Escalate risks and issues appropriately to minimize surprises
- Build trusted relationships across Product, Engineering, Architecture, QA, and Leadership teams
- Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and delivery expectations
Technical Program Leadership
- Develop a strong understanding of system architecture, technical dependencies, and release considerations
- Partner with engineers and architects to evaluate technical risks and delivery readiness
- Support strategic initiatives involving multiple teams and stakeholder groups
- Help improve delivery maturity, planning effectiveness, and execution standards
Metrics & Continuous Improvement
- Track and analyze delivery metrics including: Lead Time, Cycle Time, Throughput, Work in Progress (WIP), Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR), Change Failure Rate
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery predictability and efficiency
- Support the adoption of delivery best practices across technology teams
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications Technical Program Manager
- 3+ years of experience in program management, project management, delivery management, or a related technical role
- Experience supporting software development teams and technology initiatives
- Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools
Senior Technical Program Manager
- Significant experience leading complex software delivery programs in large-scale technology environments
- Strong technical background in software engineering, architecture, QA, systems integration, or related disciplines
- Experience managing cross-functional programs involving multiple teams and senior stakeholders
- Ability to influence delivery outcomes and drive execution in complex environments
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architecture considerations, and delivery metrics
Preferred Experience
- Financial Services, FinTech, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or other regulated industries
- Enterprise-scale platform delivery
- Modern software engineering practices and Agile delivery frameworks
- Complex stakeholder environments with high-visibility initiatives
What This Role Is Not
- A traditional project coordinator focused solely on timelines and status updates
- A Product Manager role determining feature priorities
- A Scrum Master role limited to running ceremonies
- A Jira administration position without strategic impact
What's on Offer
Why Join?
- Work on mission-critical technology initiatives within a leading Financial Services organization
- Partner directly with senior technology and business leaders
- Influence how technology programs are planned and delivered
- Join a growing team with multiple opportunities for career progression
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility and collaboration
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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