Technical Program Manager

Abnormal AI · Vertical AI · United States · Remote · R&D Engine

The Technical Program Manager will drive execution for AI-driven SaaS products, focusing on creating a predictable, reliable, and standardized R&D process. This role partners with Platform Infrastructure teams to architect, define, and execute systems for predictable program delivery. The TPM will translate technical requirements into program plans, manage schedules, drive alignment, and establish best practices for operational excellence within an AI-first security product context.

What you'd actually do

  1. Translate complex technical requirements from Product Engineering, Platform and Infrastructure Engineering, ML Engineering, and other critical stakeholders into program plans with clearly defined milestones, owners, and deadlines
  2. Drive programs and manage project schedules by determining dependencies across project teams, proactively addressing risks, and reporting progress to stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of program deliverables
  3. Participate in technical strategy development and resource planning with engineering and product partners
  4. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment and progress toward shared goals
  5. Design, establish, and iterate on best practices and repeatable processes for operational excellence, including incident management and leading post-mortem's

Skills

Required

  • Project / Program Management & Organization
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Works well in ambiguity
  • Ownership
  • Continuous improvement
  • Technical background to support engineering
  • 1-3 years of professional experience in Technical Program or Project Management
  • 1-3 years of experience supporting software engineering teams
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline
  • Experience with product lifecycle management and product operations best practices
  • Experience with SaaS products like Jira and an understanding of SQL
  • Experience working in iterative, fast-paced weekly release environments, leveraging agile and scrum processes

Nice to have

  • Curiosity for AI-first security products and a desire to influence how they reach customers successfully.

What the JD emphasized

  • AI-driven SaaS products
  • AI technologies
  • AI-first security products