Job Information
Apex Systems, Inc. Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III - 3026041 in Redmond, Washington
Job#: 3026041
Job Description:
JOB TITLE:Technical Program Manager III
DURATION: 12 MONTHS
LOCATION: ONSITE IN REDMOND WA
PAY RATE: $67 - $77 HOURLY
Description: Technical Program Manager --
Summary
The Technical Program Manager is responsible for the successful definition, implementation, and delivery of complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple interdependent projects. This role requires strategic planning, strong communication, and collaboration across engineering, vendor partners, and internal business teams to ensure delivery within scope, quality, time, and budget constraints.
Job Responsibilities
Program & Project Delivery
Deliver programs within defined scope, quality, schedule, and budget constraints, navigating moderate-probability and moderate-impact risk factors.
Lead cross-functional, multi-project initiatives requiring broad alignment and coordination across engineering, operations, and vendor teams.
Oversee all phases from design through "OK to Fab," including work with flexes, bridge boards, and hardware design processes.
Ensure effective implementation planning and project tracking in large-scale enterprise environments.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Provide program-level strategic planning and partner with executive-level leadership for direction-setting and status communication.
Manage and influence internal exempt employees, matrixed teams, and contractors to deliver high-quality systems and enhancements.
Foster strong team collaboration, uphold accountability, and drive issue resolution.
Engage with vendors, ensuring expectations, schedules, and deliverables are clearly aligned and managed.
Operational & Technical Oversight
Lead scope definition, requirements gathering, documentation, and timeline estimation.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, status reports, and communication plans across multiple organizational levels.
Oversee budget management, resource allocation, contingency planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
Drive the use of program-level issue/bug tracking and risk management tools.
Manage creation and maintenance of field matrixes across multiple configurations.
Required Skills
Demonstrated success in project and program management, particularly in environments involving vendor coordination.
Experience with flexes, bridge boards, and managing the design-to-OK-to-Fab lifecycle.
Strong background in program issue/bug tracking and risk management frameworks.
Proven ability to create and maintain field matrixes with multiple configurations.
Proficiency with project estimating, scheduling, and tracking in large organizations.
Strong people management and team-building skills.
Ability to adapt and exercise sound judgment in rapidly changing environments with competing priorities.
Aptitude for understanding business processes quickly and collaborating effectively across organizational levels.
Strong capability in assessing risks and applying technology-related management principles.
Experience delivering technology and business application solutions within large-scale, multi-platform systems.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Nice-to-Have Skills
Mandarin language proficiency.
Additional experience developing field matrices with a wide range of configuration options.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's d