Senior Technical Program Manager; Remote

Senior Technical Program Manager (Remote)

Department:Tech Dev

Employment Type:Full Time

Location:Denton, Texas

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Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture.

We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will be responsible for driving execution across complex, cross-team software initiatives and ensuring alignment between product strategy and engineering delivery. You will operate as a technical delivery leader, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, QA, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes.

This role requires strong technical credibility, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a proven track record of leading large-scale programs across multiple teams. You will play a critical role in improving delivery effectiveness, managing dependencies, and ensuring that risks and tradeoffs are surfaced early and addressed decisively.

• Drive Program Execution
• Own end-to-end delivery for large, cross-team initiatives, ensuring alignment from planning through release
• Define program structure including milestones, critical path, and phased delivery approach
• Drive accountability across teams while enabling efficient and effective execution
• Ensure alignment between product intent and engineering execution
• Manage Dependencies and Risk
• Identify, map, and actively manage cross-team dependencies
• Surface risks early and drive mitigation strategies
• Maintain clear visibility into program health, blockers, and execution risk
• Leverage modern tools (including AI-assisted analysis, reporting, and workflow automation) to improve program visibility, decision-making, and execution efficiency
• Establish and maintain a single source of truth for program status and dependencies

• Engage with engineering teams to understand system architecture, constraints, and tradeoffs
• Validate assumptions and ensure technical feasibility of plans
• Translate technical complexity into clear insights for stakeholders and leadership
• Partner closely with Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to drive execution decisions

• Frame decisions with clear tradeoffs, risks, and recommended paths forward
• Escalate issues at the appropriate time with context and actionable recommendations
• Ensure disagreements are resolved quickly and do not stall delivery
• Maintain decision tracking and ensure follow-through on outcomes

• Support planning processes including roadmap alignment and executive planning
• Ensure readiness for releases including QA coordination, rollout strategy, and operational preparedness
• Coordinate across teams to ensure successful delivery and launch execution

• Identify gaps in execution and drive improvements in delivery processes
• Enable better predictability through structured planning and tracking
• Support continuous improvement across teams without introducing unnecessary process overhead

• 8 years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar roles
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-team technical programs (5 teams)
• Strong technical background (engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience)
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, system design, and architecture concepts
• Proven ability to manage dependencies, risks, and complex…