Technical Program Manager

About the Role

North Star Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives. This pivotal role involves driving planning, coordination, and execution across engineering, product management, and operational teams to deliver high-impact software and platform programs. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at managing multiple concurrent initiatives, and brings strong technical fluency combined with exceptional stakeholder management skills. This is an onsite role based in Menlo Park, California.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead and govern complex technical programs spanning multiple teams and business units.
• Drive end-to-end program lifecycle management from initiation through delivery.
• Define scope, milestones, timelines, and measurable success criteria.
• Ensure programs are delivered on schedule and aligned with strategic objectives.

Planning & Resource Management

• Develop comprehensive project plans and roadmaps.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources and dependencies.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Balance competing priorities across multiple initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide clear, structured updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Support executive decision-making with data-driven insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with engineering, product, design, and business teams.
• Drive accountability and ownership across distributed stakeholders.
• Promote operational excellence and process optimization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in technical program management or project management.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical or business discipline.
• Experience within large-scale technology environments.
• Familiarity working across diverse product portfolios.
• Experience operating in high-growth or rapidly evolving organizations.

Work Environment

• Onsite presence required in Menlo Park, CA.
• Cross-functional collaboration across engineering and product teams.
• Fast-paced environment requiring structured execution and strong prioritization.

Key skills/competency

• Technical Program Management
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Planning
• Risk Mitigation
• Communication Skills
• Process Optimization
• Agile Methodologies
• Strategic Execution