Technical Program Manager

Job PurposeAutoPayPlus is seeking a hands-on Technical Program Manager to lead software delivery in a fast-moving Agile environment. This role is focused on execution, engineering coordination, and release delivery, working daily with developers, QA, and DevOps to move work from backlog through production.The ideal candidate understands how software is built, tested, and deployed, can partner directly with engineers, and takes ownership of delivery outcomes—not just process.Environment & TeamAutoPayPlus is a growing fintech company (~100 employees) with an in-house engineering organization that includes:Senior & junior .NET developersQA engineersIT administratorsA Development ManagerOur technology stack includes .NET, MS SQL Server, ASP.NET, Angular, and Apache Cordova for mobile.We use Azure DevOps for Scrum planning, backlog management, CI/CD pipelines, and release tracking.Our company operates on EOS / Traction, with established VTOs, quarterly Rocks, and Level-10 meetings.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Delivery & ExecutionOwn end-to-end delivery of software initiatives from sprint planning through production release and stabilization.Act as a day-to-day delivery partner to engineering, ensuring clarity around scope, sequencing, dependencies, and release readiness.Manage sprint execution, velocity, capacity, and delivery commitments using Azure DevOps.Coordinate CI/CD deployments, environment readiness, defect resolution, and post-release validation.Identify and proactively remove delivery blockers related to architecture, dependencies, environments, or resourcing.Track delivery health, risks, and tradeoffs and communicate them clearly to leadership.Agile Team LeadershipLead Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives) with a strong focus on delivery and accountability.Ensure backlog items are technically ready for development and testing.Partner closely with QA to manage testing cycles, defect triage, and release quality.Coordinate work across on-site and distributed/offsite development and QA teams.Technical Coordination & CommunicationWork directly with developers to clarify scope, sequencing, and implementation considerations.Support engineering leadership by maintaining predictable delivery and clean handoffs.Maintain concise delivery documentation such as release plans, timelines, RAID logs, and delivery dashboards.Provide leadership with clear visibility into delivery status, risks, and execution challenges.QualificationsRequired Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent technical experience.3–5+ years of experience delivering software projects in a technical PM role.Demonstrated experience working directly with developers in Agile/Scrum environments.Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including sprint tracking and release coordination.Working knowledge of:.NET-based applicationsAPIs and system integrationsSQL-backed systemsWeb and/or mobile application deliveryStrong understanding of software delivery lifecycles and CI/CD concepts.PreferredBackground as a developer, QA engineer, technical analyst, or DevOps-adjacent role.Experience coordinating production releases and CI/CD pipelines.Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP.Familiarity with EOS / Traction operating model.What This Role Is (and Is Not)This role IS:A technical delivery leaderEngineering-adjacent and execution-focusedAccountable for sprint commitments and release outcomesThis role is NOT:A Business Analyst roleA documentation-heavy requirements roleA Scrum Master-only facilitation roleA portfolio or program management roleWorking ConditionsIn-office full-time with collaboration across on-site and remote teams.Fast-paced, iterative software development environment.