Staff Technical Program Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager based in the United Kingdom.

This role sits at the heart of a fast-scaling, AI-driven technology organization where operational excellence and engineering velocity are critical to success. You will be responsible for driving the core execution rhythms that align engineering, product, and leadership teams around shared priorities and measurable outcomes. Acting as a key force multiplier, you will bring structure to complex, cross-functional initiatives and ensure transparency across technical programs at scale. The position requires a strong ability to translate technical complexity into clear business impact, enabling data-driven executive decision-making. You will also own critical planning processes such as roadmaps, capacity planning, and business reviews across multiple teams. This is a high-impact role where your work directly improves how large engineering organizations operate and deliver at scale.

• Own and evolve core business and execution cadences, including QBRs, roadmap planning, and capacity planning processes.
• Drive organizational alignment across engineering and product teams by structuring planning and prioritization of technical initiatives.
• Define, track, and communicate key performance indicators and operational health metrics across the organization.
• Provide executive-level insights and synthesis to support strategic decision-making.
• Standardize and improve program management frameworks, tools, and communication practices to enhance engineering velocity.
• Lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional technical programs aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage risk, dependencies, and delivery timelines across multiple complex initiatives.
• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accountability, and execution consistency.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management within software engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional technical programs in fast-paced organizations.
• Solid technical fluency with understanding of software architecture, system design, and development lifecycles.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar) and modern software delivery practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience defining and tracking KPIs and operational metrics.
• Proficiency with project and program management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Linear.
• Experience in data-driven, analytics, or AI/ML-adjacent environments is highly desirable.
• Background in engineering or technical degree is preferred.
• Experience in risk management, change management, and conflict resolution across large organizations.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with senior-level responsibility.
• Flexible remote working options within the United Kingdom.
• Opportunity to shape operational excellence in a leading AI-driven technology environment.
• High-impact role with direct influence on engineering velocity and organizational effectiveness.
• Exposure to large-scale, complex technical systems and executive-level decision-making.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong career development opportunities within a rapidly scaling global organization.