Principal Technical Program Manager
United States$164k–$236kPosted Jul 17, 2026
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At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.
We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.Job Title: Principal Technical Program ManagerAbout the Team The Technical Program Management team, is responsible for serving a portfolio of value streams that feed into an enterprise SaaS product, with the goal of accelerating the delivery of value to customers. The team is composed of highly skilled practitioners who have expertise in their respective areas and work collaboratively to ensure that value streams are delivering maximum value. The team is committed to driving innovation, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction, and is focused on accelerating better outcomes for our people and our customers. About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Technical Program Manager to join our team. The role is responsible for orchestrating and delivering complex programs that drive strategic outcomes for the organization. Leveraging your exceptional communication skills, technical expertise, and leadership abilities, you will lead cross-functional teams in executing large-scale projects and programs while ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities. Responsibilities Lead and inspire cross-functional teams through excellent communication and negotiation skills, effectively collaborating with executives and stakeholders to drive consensus and alignment on objectives, scope, and deliverables, consistently advocating for the best interests of the organization while maintaining positive relationships.Provide strategic guidance and insight to support decision-making through data-driven analysis and your knowledge of industry trends, organizational priorities and technology and architecture trends.Drive program management excellence by leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while ensuring programs are aligned with business objectives.Foster an outcome-based strategy and culture by demonstrating strong leadership skills, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, and championing best practices in program management and execution.Exhibit exceptional organizational skills by effectively balancing multiple priorities and dependencies and managing risks and mitigating issues.Manage resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation across programs to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources while delivering maximum value to the organization.Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by identifying and resolving critical issues, leveraging your professional and technical expertise to implement innovative solutions.About You Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 8+ years experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects in a...