{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5a97f4b3e5936fed871be5a3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a97f4b3e5936fed871be5a3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a97f4b3e5936fed871be5a3","title":"Director, Technical Program Management","description":"About the OpportunityThe organization is on a mission to flip the paradigm from reactive “sick-care” to proactive health care. The award-winning whole body scan is fast (under 1 hour), safe (MRI has no ionizing radiation), and non-invasive (no contrast). The unique integrated stack of optimized hardware, software, and increasingly AI, coupled with the patient-centric experience across domestic and global clinics, have allowed the organization to lead the change against “we caught it too late again\".The company is looking for a Director of Technical Program Management to establish and lead the TPM function.This is a builder role. The individual will define the operating model for technical program management across Product & Technology and create the planning, dependency management, risk management, and launch-readiness disciplines required to execute increasingly complex programs.The individual will also remain hands-on. In addition to building the function and managing a growing team, they will personally lead some of the organization’s most important cross-functional programs.An immediate area of focus will be work on patient retention and longitudinal care, where many interconnected initiatives across Product, Engineering, Clinical, Operations, Data, and Marketing must come together as one coordinated program.Help reshape the world through proactive healthcare while working with cutting-edge technology and high-performing teams with deep expertise - join the team to make a difference in people’s lives!Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish lightweight, scalable practices for program planning, governance, dependency management, risk management, and executive visibility.Create clear measures of program health, technical readiness, and launch readiness that enable timely intervention.Personally lead the organization’s most complex, high-priority initiatives across Product, Engineering, and business functions.Develop integrated program plans that clarify milestones, dependencies, sequencing, resource constraints, decisions, and critical paths.Apply strong technical judgment to challenge assumptions, uncover hidden dependencies, and identify risks before they affect delivery.Drive resolution of cross-team blockers and ensure critical decisions are made at the right level and time.Establish consistent launch-readiness expectations across technical, operational, clinical, regulatory, privacy, legal, support, and go-to-market teams.Give Product & Technology leadership a clear view of portfolio health, trade-offs, shared constraints, and upcoming decisions to improve prioritization and sequencing.Recruit, develop, and coach a high-impact TPM team known for ownership, technical curiosity, transparency, and constructive challenge.Required Qualifications10+ years of experience across technical program management, engineering program management, product development, or closely related roles.2+ years of people leadership, with experience developing TPMs or other technical program leaders.Experience building or materially evolving program-management practices in a growing technology organization.A track record leading large, technically complex initiatives involving multiple engineering and product teams.Strong technical fluency. The individual does not need to be a software engineer, but must be comfortable learning systems quickly and discussing architecture, APIs, data flows, platforms, technical constraints, and engineering trade-offs.Demonstrated strength in dependency management, risk management, technical planning, and launch readiness.Exceptional ability to turn ambiguity into structure without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.Strong executive communication and the judgment to know when a problem needs escalation versus team-level resolution.Experience influencing leaders and teams without relying solely on formal authority.Comfort operating as both a senior leader and a hands-on program owner.Preferred QualificationsExperience in healthcare, health technology, regulated technology, or another complex environment is preferred.Experience in a high-growth or scale-up environment is strongly preferred.Our ValuesFirst: PioneersTransforming healthcare requires divergent thinking, bias for action, disciplined experimentation, and consistent grit and determination to maintain momentum. This journey is as challenging as it is rewarding.Second: Platform-BuildersThe team is always building foundations that allow for achieving tomorrow more than was achieved today. There is never a loss of sight of what’s ahead – in a mindset of ownership and duty to the mission.Above all: PatientsIndividuals could all be the next person who walks through the doors, seeking clarity or peace of mind. There is pride in the impact on patients’ lives, and the work will not stop till everyone can benefit from it.What We OfferAn avenue to make a positive impact on people's lives and their healthThe organization believes in preventative healthcare for everyone, including the team - free, whole-body scans are provided to each team memberGrowth opportunities are at the heart of the people journey; big things are being done with bright minds - there is no single path to success, it can be shaped along the wayBuilding strong relationships is at the core of everything done - the team gets together each week to connect, share, and socializeRecognizing time away to restore is vital to wellbeing - there is a flexible vacation policy and encouragement to use itA Commuter Benefits Plan is offered to help cover transit and parking costs, making commutes easier and more affordable.Retirement made easy! A 401(k) plan is offered to US employees to help save for the future, with company contributions to support financial goals. Plan for tomorrow while growing with the organization today.A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, including Mental Health coverage, is offered to support individuals and their families.The base salary for this role ranges from $210,000-$240,000 USD based on experience and geographic location.The hiring company is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.As part of the hiring process, successful candidates will undergo a background check in compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and state rules.","company":"Swooped","rawCompany":"swooped","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T09:11:35.568Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"621512","title":"Diagnostic Imaging Centers","slug":"diagnostic-imaging-centers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"334517","title":"Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"irradiation-apparatus-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Director, Technical Program Management","description":"About the OpportunityThe organization is on a mission to flip the paradigm from reactive “sick-care” to proactive health care. 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