Technical Program Manager (II)

Overview

Placement Type : Temporary

Salary : $93.92-104.36 Hourly

up to $104.36 / hr

Start Date : 01.05.2026

Join a leading technology innovator, partnering with Aquent, that is shaping the future of digital experiences through groundbreaking advancements. Our client drives solutions that impact millions globally, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and bold ideas become reality. They are committed to excellence, pushing boundaries, and creating products that redefine industries.

We are seeking a visionary leader with a passion for driving complex technical initiatives from conception to completion. This pivotal role requires strategic insight, program leadership, and the ability to influence critical programs that shape the future of our client's offerings. You will orchestrate intricate technical projects, ensure seamless execution across diverse teams, and deliver high-impact results.

In this role, you will manage advanced technical programs end-to-end, define strategies, mitigate risks, and cultivate cross-functional alignment. Your ability to navigate complexity, manage stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement will be essential to delivering innovative solutions and optimizing operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop comprehensive program charters outlining scope, timelines, objectives, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies.
• Build detailed project plans that phase work clearly, identify risks and dependencies, and provide transparent visibility into program constraints.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with stakeholders to enable informed decision-making and collaborative problem-solving.
• Optimize program team roles and responsibilities to maximize efficiency and impact.
• Manage and resolve program escalations through proactive collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Triage and resolve technical issues across multiple teams, assessing impact and addressing tooling or process challenges.
• Create and implement predictable program communication strategies tailored to different stakeholders.
• Represent the program team across all relevant communication channels and operational touchpoints.
• Lead execution of change-management initiatives, including impact analysis, rollout planning, and alignment tracking.
• Identify and gather essential program data, maintaining meticulous project trackers and status reports.
• Drive program tasks, manage dependencies, and embed Product Excellence, Product Inclusion, and brand trust principles.
• Establish strong governance structures, including mitigations, postmortems, escalations, and productive team meetings.
• Define program phasing and key metrics that support continuous improvement and resource stewardship.
• Establish checkpoints to assess progress and communicate pivots with clear business rationale.

Must-Have Qualifications :

About Aquent Talent :

Aquent Talent connects top marketing, creative, and design talent with the world's most recognized brands. Eligible talent receive benefits including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and everyone can grow and thrive.

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