Senior Technical Program Manager

Job Summary :

Within the Business Operations organization the Technical Program Manager is responsible for managing small through large-scale, complex projects in the Software Engineering area from initiation through closure. These initiatives will involve daily hands-on management of technology activities utilizing Agile and Scrum based software development practices; and may include working with other technical teams to effectively deliver business solutions.

This role requires a wide range of leadership competencies, technical (PM) experience and communications skills. Responsible for managing projects using DE&E Technology processes, tools and methodologies, which includes the development of the scope of work and the management of time, cost, risk, and communications.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role :

• Lead execution of cross-functional technical programs.
• Act as Scrum Lead for one or more agile teams—facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design, and QA leads to ensure roadmaps are actionable, realistic, and aligned with long-term business goals.
• Drive accountability and team health to help teams stay focused, remove blockers, and improve velocity over time.
• Anticipate integration challenges between teams and systems by surfacing and resolving cross-functional risks and dependencies early.
• Facilitate and participate in technical design reviews, contributing to clarity in decision-making and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for partners across the business, from editorial and content ops to executive stakeholders.
• Define and track key metrics for delivery and quality and use data to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive team culture.

Technical Proficiency

Required Education, Experience / Skills / Training :

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $129,300 to $173,300 per year and in Bristol, CT is $129,300 to $173,000 per year and in New York, NY is $135,000 to $181,600. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.