Tech Program Manager (Contract – Hybrid – Redmond, WA)

Location: Redmond, WA – This is a Hybrid role, with an expectation of being onsite once a month.

Duration: 18 Month Contract

Pay Rate: $65 per hour

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

What You’ll Be Doing: Driving Strategic Technical Programs

As a Tech Program Manager, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between technical teams and business objectives, ensuring that complex projects are executed efficiently, effectively, and with clear communication at every stage. Your responsibilities will encompass the full lifecycle of program management in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Interface with Clients on Technical and Business Issues: You will serve as the primary point of contact, interfacing directly with clients on both technical intricacies and overarching business issues. This collaboration will span from the initial project initiation phase through to its successful delivery. You’ll translate complex technical jargon into understandable business terms and vice-versa, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed on project scope, progress, and potential challenges.
• Drive Program/Project Schedules and Status Reporting: A core responsibility will be to meticulously drive program and project schedules, ensuring that all milestones are met and deliverables are completed in a timely manner. You’ll establish realistic timelines, track progress against baselines, identify potential delays, and proactively implement mitigation strategies. Furthermore, you will create and disseminate comprehensive status reports, providing clear and concise updates to stakeholders, highlighting achievements, risks, and next steps to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Create and Review Functional Specifications: You will play a pivotal role in the early stages of product implementation by creating and reviewing functional specifications. This involves detailing the required functionalities of products or features from a user’s perspective, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements. These specifications will serve as critical documents, aiding in informed decision-making for product development and ensuring that the final output aligns perfectly with stakeholder expectations.
• Manage Project Resources and Develop Team Members: You will be responsible for the strategic management of project resources, ensuring that teams are adequately staffed and equipped to meet project demands. Beyond resource allocation, you will actively develop, motivate, and coach team members. This involves fostering a positive and productive work environment, providing constructive feedback, identifying skill development opportunities, and empowering individuals to grow within their roles, thereby enhancing overall team performance and capabilities.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Prepare Rollout Plans: You will be instrumental in the quality assurance process by facilitating User Acceptance Testing (UAT). This involves coordinating with end-users to test new products or features, gathering their feedback, and ensuring that the solutions meet their operational needs. Following successful UAT, you will meticulously prepare comprehensive rollout plans and procedures. These plans will detail the steps for deployment, communication strategies, training requirements, and post-rollout support, ensuring a smooth and successful transition for users and systems.

What’s Needed: Essential Qualifications for Program Leadership

To excel as a Tech Program Manager, you’ll need a blend of extensive experience, strong academic grounding, and proven leadership in technical project management.

• Extensive Overall Experience in Technical Program Management: You must possess 8-10 years of overall experience in technical program management. This broad experience should demonstrate a consistent track record of successfully managing complex technical projects and programs, understanding the nuances of software development lifecycles, and navigating diverse technical challenges from inception to delivery.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field; Advanced Degree Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology) is a fundamental requirement, providing a strong theoretical foundation in relevant technologies. An MBA or a related advanced degree is preferred, indicating further business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities that are highly valuable in program management.
• Significant Technical Program Management Experience: Within your overall experience, a minimum of 6 years of dedicated experience with technical program management is required. This specific focus on managing technology-centric programs, rather than just general project management, highlights your expertise in overseeing software development, infrastructure deployments, or other technical initiatives.
• Extensive Experience with Azure DevOps and Work Items: You must have a minimum of 8 years of demonstrable experience managing Azure DevOps and work items. This includes deep proficiency in utilizing Azure DevOps for agile planning (backlogs, sprints, boards), managing pipelines (CI/CD), version control (Repos), and meticulous tracking of work items (user stories, tasks, bugs, features). Your expertise in this platform is critical for streamlining development workflows and ensuring project transparency.
• PMP or Similar Certification with Extensive Experience: Possession of a PMP (Project Management Professional) or a similar widely recognized project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, SAFe) is required. This certification, coupled with a minimum of 8 years of experience applying formal project management methodologies, validates your expertise in planning, executing, and closing projects effectively within established frameworks.

What’s In It For You: Growth, Impact, and a Supportive Environment

This 18-month contract as a Tech Program Manager in Redmond, WA, offers a compelling environment for professional growth and significant impact within a leading technology organization.

• Opportunity to Work in a Dynamic and Fast-Paced Environment: You will be fully immersed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that constantly innovates and pushes technological boundaries. This ensures continuous learning and provides exciting challenges that will keep your skills sharp and relevant in the evolving tech landscape.
• Engagement with Executive-Level Stakeholders: This role offers significant engagement with executive-level stakeholders and teams. You will regularly interact with senior leadership, presenting program updates, soliciting strategic input, and influencing key decisions. This exposure is invaluable for professional networking and career advancement.
• Possibility for Role Extension: The 18-month contract offers a strong possibility for extension based on performance and budget. This provides a stable pathway for continued engagement and the opportunity to make a longer-term impact within the organization, rewarding your contributions and expertise.
• Access to Standard Equipment: You will be provided with access to standard equipment necessary for effective remote and hybrid work, including a laptop, mouse, headset, and an extra monitor. This ensures you have the tools to perform your duties efficiently from day one.
• Collaborative Team Culture: You will join a truly collaborative team culture that places a strong emphasis on innovation and quality. This fosters an atmosphere of open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, allowing you to learn from diverse perspectives and contribute your unique insights to drive collective success.

Upon successful completion of a predefined waiting period, consultants engaged in this role become eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support their well-being and financial security. These include:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans: Comprehensive healthcare coverage for medical services and necessary prescription medications.
• Dental Plan: Benefits covering routine dental care and essential treatments.
• Vision Plan: Coverage for eye examinations, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): A tax-advantaged savings account to help pay for qualified medical expenses.
• Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA): Allows pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare costs.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Provides tax advantages for dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental Life Insurance: Options for additional life insurance coverage for enhanced financial protection.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance: Income replacement benefits during periods of incapacitation due to illness or injury.
• Business Travel Insurance: Coverage for unforeseen events during authorized business travel.
• 401(k), Plus Match: An opportunity to save for retirement with the added benefit of employer matching contributions.
• Weekly Pay: Consistent and regular compensation provided on a weekly basis, ensuring stable financial flow throughout your contract.

If this Tech Program Manager role in Redmond, WA, aligns with your extensive program management experience, technical acumen, and desire to drive impactful initiatives within a leading technology company, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting hybrid contract opportunity. This is a chance to lead, innovate, and contribute to cutting-edge projects.

To take the next step in your career and potentially shape the future of technology programs, click “Apply Now.” A dedicated recruiter will be in touch with you promptly to discuss this outstanding opportunity in greater detail, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the application process. We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how your expertise can benefit our team!