The Role
The Technical Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing technical programs that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our customer support operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, services, and support to drive initiatives that improve our support processes, tools, and customer experience.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage technical support programs, helping to organize and track work via sprints
- Manage sprint goals and timelines, balancing scope, resources, and priorities to ensure timely product delivery
- Facilitate requirement gathering and lead user story creation
- Perform release management and create process to improve cross-team communication and visibility of upcoming releases
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects and enhancements
- Effectively manage and balance the team’s workload comprised of conflicting priorities across day-to-day enhancement requests, defects, and projects
- Learn how to use the supported software product(s) and see the product's capabilities as well as gaps in supporting business needs
- Learn about the supported department’s business and workflows and efficiently apply that knowledge to software solutions
- Provide regular reports and insights to senior management and the support teams to communicate progress and blockers
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within supported teams and own follow-up where needed
- Implement best practices to optimize efficiency, responsiveness, and overall customer satisfaction
- Participate in technical reviews and approve changes to ensure deliverables meet expectations
- Facilitate CAPA resolution and ensure SOP’s are maintained and followed
- Engage with the vendor customer success teams to be informed about product updates and new releases and how they impact internal processes and support enablement
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience7+ years of experience in technical program management or project management, preferably in a customer support or operations environment. Experience with support tools and technologies is highly desirableUnderstanding of application lifecycle management (ALM)Strong Business Analysis and Project Management skillsProven track record in program management, execution, change management, release management, and cross-functional stakeholder managementExperience with agile methodologies and sprint planningHigh proficiency in verbal and written communication. Solid presentation skills are desiredEnterprise software or high-tech industry experience is a plusStrong attention to detail, goal oriented. Must be able to effectively manage multiple activities and / or projects concurrentlyA relentless drive and a customer-first mentality are essentialVersatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing prioritiesCommitment to excellence in delivery of customer serviceComfortable in working with personnel at all levels of the organizationNice to Have
Working knowledge of ZendeskExperience with Jira for project and issue managementPerks & Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insuranceFlexible PTO and company paid holidaysRetirement programs1% charitable giving programCompensation
Base pay : $100,000 - $145,000The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and / or stock bonus.