Job Title: Technical Program Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA/Dallas, TX
Duration: 6 Months

Program Overview

• We are seeking experienced Technical Program Managers to support a large-scale Google Cloud Platform (GCP) modernization program spanning three workstreams: Data Delivery, AI/ML Insights, and Cross Workstream.
• TPMs will work closely with internal workstream leads, technology partners, and executive stakeholders to drive program delivery, governance, and cross-program integration.

Role Summary

• The TPM will be embedded within the GCP PMO under the direction of the GCP Program Lead, aligned to a specific track (Data Delivery, AI/ML, Cross Program Integration, Infra, or Google Transformation).
• Each TPM owns end-to-end program management execution within their track and contributes to overall program governance, agile delivery cadence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Program Health

• Own and maintain Steerco decks including workstream status, KPI scorecards, RAID highlights, and dependency status.
• Develop and publish weekly program health scorecards with RAG status across Scope, Schedule, Quality, and Resources.
• Produce weekly workstream status reports in coordination with workstream leads; maintain effective status reporting at multiple levels.
• Prepare monthly executive summary for program sponsors.
• Maintain version-controlled program baseline updated after every major change.

Finance & Resource Management

• Track actuals vs. plan by workstream and partner on an ongoing basis; ensure alignment to approved AOP budget.
• Flag variances and escalate budget risks proactively.
• Generate and maintain project forecasts in PM systems, including monitoring actualization and analyzing resource needs.
• Facilitate resource coordination and efficient allocation to ensure well-supported project teams.

Inter-Program Integration

• Maintain dependency register for other programs including committed deliverables and dates.
• Own escalation path when GCP delivery risk threatens downstream program timelines.
• Drive cross-program governance forum ownership and cadence.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication to mitigate dependencies and promote continuous integration and delivery.

Planning & Execution Cadence

• Develop and maintain the program management plan including kick-offs, milestone gates, and execution rhythm.
• Drive sprint and release planning cadence across all workstreams; promote and advance agile methodologies.
• Facilitate quarterly planning processes and coordinate teams for strategic task planning and dependency management.
• Lead milestone gate reviews with clear Go / No-Go criteria per release.
• Ensure alignment and synchronization of multiple agile teams toward common program goals.
• Track all action items and ensure follow-through accountability.

RAID Management

• Maintain risk register with probability × impact scoring, mitigation owner, and resolution dates; identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Manage active issue log with owner and escalation path; manage and resolve impediments.
• Document assumption log with validation checkpoints and decision log capturing all program decisions with rationale, approver, and date.
• Flag cross-program risks as program-level items.
• Conduct weekly RAID reviews, ensure real-time issue logging, and escalate within 48 hours.

Vendor & Quality Management

• Expertise in vendor management and selection; coordinate with external delivery partners
• Oversee project quality standards through rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management leading complex, large-scale technology programs from conception to completion.
• Demonstrated experience supporting GCP-based modernization programs including data, AI/ML, or infrastructure workstreams.
• Strong Tech Ops experience — familiarity with infrastructure operations, platform provisioning, and IT operations delivery.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams and external vendor partners.
• Expertise in RAID management, program governance frameworks, and executive reporting.
• Experience with budget tracking and AOP/financial management in a program context, including project forecasting and resource actualization.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills up to C-suite level.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects with exceptional leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in program management tools: Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in AI Tools : Claude or Equivalent
• Strong advocate for agile principles with hands-on experience driving agile delivery across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCP services including BigQuery, Looker, Spanner, Kong AI Gateway, or GML frameworks.
• Familiarity with ML pipeline delivery and BI modernization programs.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.
• Experience working in a managed services or MSP-driven delivery model

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $75.00/hr - $85.00/hr.