Senior Technical Program Manager

Senior Technical Program Manager

As a Senior Technical Program Manager at TomTom, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional technical programs. You will work closely with engineering, product management, operations and other stakeholders to ensure alignment, manage risks, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to lead teams through ambiguity and complexity.

What You'll Do

• Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end technical programs, from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Planning and Execution: Develop detailed program plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies. Track progress and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle. Proactively address challenges and remove roadblocks.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage your technical knowledge to understand system architectures, dependencies, and trade-offs, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for program updates, providing clear and concise communication to stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience (7+ years) in technical program management, preferably in a software or technology-driven environment.
• Strong technical background, with a solid understanding of software development processes, system architectures, and cloud technologies.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex programs on time and within scope.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• This position is based in Madrid. Therefore, we are only able to accept candidates who already live in Madrid, Spain.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package.
• Generous professional development opportunities, including a personal development budget, paid leave for learning, and access to e-learning resources (O’Reilly, LinkedIn Learning).
• Support for work-life balance with enhanced parental leave, paid leave for caregiving and volunteering, and flexible work arrangements.
• Work flexibility with a hybrid model (2 days in office, 3 days remote), with a budget for home office setup and a monthly allowance.
• Opportunities for international work for a set number of days each year.
• A competitive holiday plan with an extra day off for your birthday.
• Engaging annual events like Hackathon and DevDays.
• An inclusive global culture with over 80 nationalities represented.

Meet Your Team

Join the Maps team within TomTom’s Location Technology Products unit. You'll contribute to delivering up-to-date, accurate maps for millions of users and continuously innovate mapmaking processes.

At TomTom...

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After You Apply

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TomTom is an equal opportunity employer

TomTom celebrates diversity and inclusion. If you don't meet 100% of the criteria but are enthusiastic about the role, we encourage you to apply. We may use AI tools to assist in the hiring process, but final decisions are human-made.

Key skills/competency

• Senior Technical Program Manager
• Technical Program Management
• Software Development
• System Architectures
• Cloud Technologies
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Cross-functional Teams
• Process Improvement