Technical Program Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in program management, particularly in leading large, cross-team initiatives. Your ability to drive decisions to closure and ensure follow-through is exceptional, allowing you to identify risks early and course-correct effectively when programs fall behind. You excel in stakeholder management, influencing without authority, and applying program management fundamentals at scale. Your technical fluency complements your primary value of driving alignment and enabling teams to deliver effectively together.

You thrive in environments with ambiguity and competing priorities, orchestrating complex, multi-team initiatives with clarity and structure. Your strong communication skills allow you to be the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, ensuring that everyone is aligned and informed throughout the program lifecycle. You understand the importance of bringing stability and continuity across long-running initiatives, and you are committed to achieving successful outcomes.

Desirable

Experience in a technology-driven environment is a plus, as is familiarity with agile methodologies. You may have a background in engineering or product management, which enhances your ability to communicate effectively with technical teams. A proven track record of managing dependencies and surfacing risks early will set you apart in this role.

What you'll do

In this role, you will lead end-to-end program management for complex, multi-team technical initiatives, from strategy and planning through execution and delivery. You will be accountable for program structure, execution, communication, and outcomes, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed. Your responsibilities will include driving decisions to closure, managing dependencies, and enabling teams to deliver effectively together.

You will work closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to ensure that programs are executed smoothly and that any risks are identified and addressed early. Your ability to influence without authority will be crucial as you navigate the complexities of cross-team collaboration. You will also be responsible for providing clarity and structure in environments with ambiguity and competing priorities, ensuring that all teams are working towards common goals.

What we offer

Contentful offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the organization. You will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals across various teams, contributing to the success of large-scale initiatives. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of our product development efforts.