Technical Program Manager

Piper Companies is hiring a Technical Program Manager for an e-learning SaaS company located in Durham, NC. The Technical Program Manager will need to have experience leading the migration of a monolithic application to a microservices-based architecture. The Technical Program Manager will need to sit on site in Durham, NC several days per week and is a 6 month contract to hire opportunity.

Responsibilities for the Technical Program Manager:

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery
• Proactively identify and eliminate engineering roadblocks, enabling teams to maintain momentum
• Escalate risks and concerns to leadership with clarity and urgency, offering actionable mitigation strategies
• Facilitate technical discussions and ensure alignment on architecture decisions, especially in areas involving microservices and cloud infrastructure
• Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements for the Technical Program Manager:

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, ideally with a background as a Software Engineer
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and scalable systems
• Demonstrated ability to remove technical and organizational blockers
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse team

Compensation for Technical Program Manager:

• $100,000 - $155,000 base salary
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental , PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

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This job opens for applications on 2/24/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.