Technical Program Manager , FreeWheel

Free Wheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

This job centers on managing technical programs, aligning them with strategic business and product needs. It involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior staff to ensure successful project execution. The role requires a deep understanding of technical disciplines and acting as a mentor for less experienced colleagues. You’ll lead delivery across multiple teams or a moderately complex platform area. You’ll partner with Product and Engineering leads to align on priorities, manage cross-team dependencies, and drive continuous improvement.

You’ll also contribute to planning and stakeholder communication.

• Understanding technical program scopes, driving key planning milestones, and ensuring alignment with product and business requirements
• Leveraging technical expertise to research, plan, and achieve program objectives through effective team collaboration
• Coordinating with senior staff to secure participation from cross-functional core team members, including matrixed project managers
• Overseeing project execution from start to finish, ensuring technical specifications and program plans are followed
• Collaborating with core team and senior staff to schedule work and manage critical path tasks within program scope
• Assisting in the development of program goals, objectives, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with technical strategies
• Identifying and analyzing complex technical risks and issues, providing resolutions, and supporting budget and resource forecasting
• Monitoring program deliverables for quality, working with senior staff to manage changes, and ensuring program objectives are met
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Lead execution of cross-team initiatives
• Coach teams on agile and SDLC maturity
• Own delivery metrics and reporting
• Proactively manage risks and blockers

• Platform Delivery Leadership
  • Support a single team’s delivery execution under guidance.
  • Track progress and surface blockers to senior EDMs.
• Agile SDLC Implementation
  • Assist in scheduling and documenting agile ceremonies.
  • Learn and apply Free Wheel’s SDLC practices.
• Planning & Capacity Management
  • Help maintain Jira boards and sprint plans.
  • Track team availability and flag inconsistencies.
• Process Improvement & Coaching
  • Observe team workflows and suggest minor improvements.
  • Participate in retrospectives and document action items.
• Stakeholder Communication & Alignment
  • Share basic status updates with internal team.
  • Escalate issues to senior team members as needed.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of Agile delivery models and metrics (velocity, cycle time)
• Strong grasp of cross-team dependency management
• Knowledge of platform or domain-specific delivery challenges

Skills:

• Advanced facilitation and conflict resolution
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members

Abilities:

• Lead delivery across multiple teams or initiatives
• Influence prioritization and planning decisions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Office Optimal in Reston, VA

Must successfully execute with team members located in multiple remote locations and time zones. Working conditions agree with conditions described within Freewheel’s company handbook unless explicitly noted in this document.

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