Technical Program Manager
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
£29.81-33.17 Hourly
£30p/h - £35p/h PAYE + holiday pay
Start Date:
ASAP
Technical Program Manager (Engineering Background Required)
Location: Remote (UK-based, with monthly meetings in King’s Cross, London)
Contract: ASAP start – May 2026
Pay: £30 – £35 per hour (PAYE)
We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager with a strong engineering background to join a leading global tech organization on a long-term program driving next-generation product innovation. This role focuses on the delivery of highly technical, cross-functional programs — including an exciting initiative within Avatars and 3D experiences — across multiple regions and time zones.
What You’ll Do
- Lead complex, multi-stream technical programs from definition through delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering, design, and operations.
- Own program planning, scheduling, dependencies, and communication with global stakeholders.
- Drive successful delivery within scope, time, and budget while managing multiple moderate-risk, high-impact initiatives.
- Collaborate across regional teams (EMEA & NORAM) to track progress, manage risks, and ensure transparency through regular status updates.
- Partner closely with technical leads and senior management to ensure high-quality program outcomes.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).
- Experience as a Technical Program Manager or equivalent role within engineering-driven environments.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and technical program delivery at scale.
- Skilled in program scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication.
- Demonstrated adaptability, problem-solving, and organizational excellence in dynamic environments.
- PMP or PMI certification preferred.
You’ll Succeed If You Have
- Proven technical foundation and comfort working with engineering teams.
- Excellent communication skills across cross-functional and cross-regional groups.
- Flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones (Europe and North America).
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing complex technology programs.
Client Description
Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.
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