Technical Program Manager
Nexus Consulting
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Job Description
Technical Program Manager at Nexus Consulting
A leading technology organization, Nexus Consulting, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee program execution across systems and application initiatives. This role requires strong cross-functional coordination, risk management expertise, and the ability to manage complex projects within defined scope, quality, time, and budget constraints. The ideal candidate brings experience operating within large-scale, multi-platform environments and is comfortable engaging with both executive leadership and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Execution
- Manage program delivery within scope, quality, timeline, and budget constraints
- Lead project scope definition, requirements gathering, documentation, and estimation
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and launch plans
- Track milestones, deliverables, and overall execution progress
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks
- Implement contingency planning and mitigation strategies
- Escalate unresolved blockers to appropriate leadership to maintain momentum
- Track defects, feedback items, and ensure closure before launch
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Oversee internal and matrixed teams, including contractors
- Facilitate complex issue resolution across multiple organizational levels
- Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and technical teams
- Ensure clear communication across executives, partners, and delivery teams
Reporting & Governance
- Maintain accurate and consistent progress reporting
- Monitor budgets and resource allocation
- Drive accountability through structured follow-ups and execution tracking
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in project estimation, scheduling, and tracking
- Strong background in customer engagement and stakeholder management
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams and support team development
- Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in large-scale environments
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong risk assessment and issue management capabilities
- Ability to quickly understand complex business processes
- Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills
Work Environment
This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 days onsite in Bellevue, WA. You'll operate in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with high visibility across business and technical leadership.
Key skills/competency
- Program management
- Project execution
- Risk management
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional leadership
- SDLC
- Budgeting
- Technical solutions
- Communication
- Prioritization
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in technical program management, risk assessment, and cross-functional leadership, aligning with Nexus Consulting's needs.
- Showcase problem-solving: During interviews, present specific examples of how you've managed complex technical projects and resolved significant blockers effectively.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience in team leadership, stakeholder communication, and driving accountability in past roles at Nexus Consulting.
- Demonstrate SDLC expertise: Highlight your deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and its application in delivering technology solutions.
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