Technical Program Manager

Location: Sunnyvale, CA ( hybrid 3 days onsite)

Role Overview: We are seeking a disciplined, organized, and results-driven Technical Program Manager to lead cloud cost optimization (FinOps) initiatives and infrastructure compliance programs. This person will partner with application, infrastructure, security, and engineering teams across the organization to drive initiatives from planning through execution and completion. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable analyzing cloud billing data, tracking infrastructure compliance projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and presenting program updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities: Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps): Analyze cloud billing and usage data, identify cost-saving opportunities, work with application and engineering teams to implement savings initiatives, and track results through completion. Infrastructure Compliance: Drive infrastructure security and compliance initiatives, coordinate with technical teams, track remediation activities, and ensure projects are completed on time. Technical Program Management: Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, milestones, ownership, risks, dependencies, and status updates. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, application, infrastructure, and security teams to drive execution without direct reporting authority. Process Improvement: Establish and improve repeatable processes, reporting frameworks, and best practices across teams. Executive Communication: Prepare and deliver clear, polished presentations highlighting program progress, business impact, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. AI & Automation: Leverage AI tools and automation to streamline reporting, reduce manual processes, analyze data, and create compelling visual presentations.

Required Qualifications: Proven experience in Technical Program Management or Project Management, preferably supporting engineering or infrastructure initiatives. Strong experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and driving projects from initiation through completion. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spreadsheets, cloud billing dashboards, financial metrics, and operational data. Understanding of how technical and infrastructure decisions impact business costs, operational efficiency, and risk. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level presentations. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, risks, and stakeholders. Experience using AI tools and automation to improve productivity, reporting, and presentations. Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable challenging teams and escalating issues when necessary.

Nice to Have: Experience with AWS cloud cost management, forecasting, and optimization (FinOps).Hands-on exposure to infrastructure security, compliance, and remediation initiatives. Experience working with cloud infrastructure and engineering teams. Experience leading cross-functional teams or managing people.