Technical Program Manager - Data Engineering

Brickred Systems - Salem, OR

Full-time

Salem, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Program Manager - Data Engineering at BrickRed Systems is responsible for leading and managing large-scale technical programs that align with business strategies and drive organizational excellence. This role involves developing program vision and strategy, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration, and managing project dependencies and vendor relationships. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering programs that enhance technical capabilities and support the company's digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the program's vision, strategy, and deliverables in alignment with business strategies and budgets.
• Own the program's business case and ensure effective cross-functional and regional coordination.
• Manage project dependencies, contracts, vendor relationships, and communications.
• Maintain responsibility for program objectives, ensuring alignment with financial and resource constraints.
• Build and lead the program team to success.
• Ensure proper staffing for all projects within the program and act as an escalation point for project issues.
• Chair program steering committee meetings and provide leadership and guidance for the entire program lifecycle.
• Engage with various teams to ensure alignment with overall project and business goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in technical program management.
• Experience in defining tools and processes to support overall organizational excellence in program/project management.
• Previous experience with JIRA and Confluence is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Strong understanding of data engineering program management is a plus.
• Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and program financial management.

Nice-to-haves

• CRM and Agile certifications are nice to have but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of data engineering program management is a huge advantage.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, Agile methodologies, and technical project management best practices.