This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager based in the United States.
This is a senior technical leadership opportunity for a program manager who excels at transforming complex operational challenges into scalable software solutions.
The role focuses on driving the development of advanced supply chain technology platforms that connect software architecture with real-world logistics operations.
You will lead strategic engineering programs, influence long-term technical roadmaps, and guide teams through highly complex system initiatives.
Working across engineering, product, operations, and innovation teams, you will translate business needs into reliable, high-impact technical solutions.
The position requires deep technical expertise, strong program execution skills, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
You will play a key role in shaping next-generation systems that improve automation, efficiency, and operational scalability.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager based in the United States.
This is a senior technical leadership opportunity for a program manager who excels at transforming complex operational challenges into scalable software solutions.
The role focuses on driving the development of advanced supply chain technology platforms that connect software architecture with real-world logistics operations.
You will lead strategic engineering programs, influence long-term technical roadmaps, and guide teams through highly complex system initiatives.
Working across engineering, product, operations, and innovation teams, you will translate business needs into reliable, high-impact technical solutions.
The position requires deep technical expertise, strong program execution skills, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
You will play a key role in shaping next-generation systems that improve automation, efficiency, and operational scalability.
Accountabilities:
- Lead end-to-end technical programs focused on the development and evolution of enterprise supply chain software platforms, including warehouse and transportation management systems.
- Define and drive multi-year technical roadmaps in partnership with engineering and operations leadership.
- Lead architectural discussions and ensure software solutions align with operational workflows, scalability requirements, and real-world constraints.
- Bridge the gap between software engineering teams and operational stakeholders by translating physical processes into technical system designs.
- Guide the evolution of advanced execution systems, including capabilities around automation orchestration, routing optimization, and workforce coordination.
- Manage software lifecycle activities from design and development through testing, deployment, and large-scale rollout.
- Establish structured testing, release, and change management processes to ensure successful adoption across production environments.
- Lead cross-functional troubleshooting efforts to resolve technical challenges and improve system reliability.
- Mentor engineering teams, contribute to architectural reviews, and promote technical excellence across the organization.
- Coordinate dependencies across multiple teams while maintaining alignment on priorities, timelines, and business outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- 12+ years of experience in strategic technical program management, software architecture, engineering leadership, or similar roles building enterprise-grade technology systems.
- Deep understanding of modern software architecture, microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), and complex data systems.
- Proven experience designing and scaling software platforms for supply chain, logistics, automation, or other operationally complex environments.
- Ability to translate complex business and operational processes into scalable technical solutions.
- Strong experience managing large engineering programs, technical dependencies, release schedules, and agile delivery processes.
- Experience defining long-term technical strategies and influencing executive-level stakeholders.
- Expertise in designing highly scalable systems that support complex workflows, automation, and high-volume operations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, operations, and executive teams.
- Experience mentoring senior technical teams and leading architectural decision-making processes.
- Certified Scrum Master or equivalent agile program management experience preferred.
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% as needed.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Remote work environment with opportunities to collaborate across distributed teams.
- Opportunity to lead impactful technology programs at the intersection of software, operations, and automation.
- Exposure to innovative systems shaping the future of supply chain technology.
- Professional growth opportunities through leadership, strategic ownership, and technical influence.
- Inclusive workplace culture committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
The Principal Technical Program Manager will serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for guiding complex software initiatives, aligning engineering execution with operational goals, and ensuring successful delivery of large-scale technology programs.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced technical program leader with a strong background in software architecture, enterprise systems, and complex cross-functional delivery.
Preferred qualifications include experience with innovation labs, advanced manufacturing, warehouse technology ecosystems, WMS/OMS/WES/WCS platforms, simulation tools, digital twins, or AI-driven operational optimization.