#898 - Technical Program Manager (Engineering)

Job Opportunity only available for professionals located in Bogota, Colombia or nearby.

The position is remote, the only requirement is that the engineer should be open to working in the client's office in Bogota for 1-2 days when the Manager from US is traveling there, for specific occasions throughout the year, no more than once every 3-6 months.

The role of the Technical Program Manager (TPM) is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TPM to help lead the delivery of software product initiatives. These initiatives will support the rapid growth through the successful delivery of new capabilities and private markets infrastructure. This role will work closely with a Scrum team to coordinate work efforts through a lean/agile process.

The TPM will be responsible for owning the planning, reporting, and rollout of a teams backlog of related technical projects while engaging with the team on day-to-day operations and managing dependencies with other teams.

The effective candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering technology projects in a fast-paced company. Additionally, the candidate will have a firm understanding of lean and agile project management principles and techniques.

Qualifications:

• Advanced English level (B2/C1) for fluent communication.
• At least 10 years of experience and 5+ years of work experience in a Technical project or Program management role.
• Experience working as a Scrum Master, certification preferred.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to prioritize needs and build productive working relationships while also holding team and individuals accountable to deliverables.
• Skilled at project planning, forecasting, and tracking.
• Systematic and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.

Nice to have skills:

• Fintech, financial services, or regulated industry experience
• Experience working with Jira and Confluence
• Experience or certifications for Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on- time delivery.
• Manage cross-functional program in a matrix organization covering IT and DevOps.
• Actively identify risks, inefficiencies, and resolve cross-team issues.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and agile coaching for a Scrum team.
• Capture and report on metrics, objectives, and key results.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders.
• They will be managing a SCRUM team of 5-7 engineers and may manage multiple teams.
• Collaborate closely with a wide range of teams and functions across the company.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary in USD.
• Remote work.
• Type of contract: Independent Contractor with Venon Solutions LLC.
  
• Contract duration: Long-term.
• Benefits: 2 weeks of PTO (paid time off).
  
• Holidays: from the Customer's calendar (USA).
  
• Working hours: Full-time EST, fully committed.