Technical Program Manager III

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager IIILOCATION: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid; 2 days in office/week)DURATION: 5+ MonthsPAY RANGE: $128 - $138/hr.TOP 3 SKILLS:8+ years of experience leading cross-functional technical programs and influencing VP+ stakeholders.Strong experience in infrastructure security or risk-reduction areas (IAM, vulnerability management, compliance, audit readiness).Proven ability to manage complex, ambiguous programs and drive end-to-end execution with technical decision-making.Company:Our client is a unified analytics platform that helps organizations accelerate innovation by simplifying data engineering, machine learning, and analytics at scale.Job Description:The client is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to drive some of our high-complexity, high-impact technical programs in the Infrastructure Security domain. This isn t just another TPM role it s an opportunity to transform how the company runs and operates. Join a team that s more interested in getting it right than being right and cares more about winning the game than who scored the points. This role will be part of the central Transformation and Program Management Office, led by the AVP of Strategy and Execution.Impact You ll Have:Own program business and technical outcomes end-to-end, ensuring direct, measurable business impact.Lead large-scale, cross-functional teams often with competing priorities to deliver high-quality, impactful business or technical outcomes.Drive complex, cross-organizational programs spanning multiple domains, ranging from internal platform improvements to customer-facing software delivery, including efforts that reduce material security, compliance, or operational risk.Measure the quantifiable impact of implemented outcomes and define clear KPIs to ensure successful execution and sustainable improvement.Enable structure and clarity in ambiguous problem spaces, driving decisions and mitigating risks even with incomplete data.Maintain a deep technical understanding of the solutions being built, identifying hidden technical and security risks and resolving upstream and downstream technical dependencies.Act as a force multiplier by mentoring other TPMs, introducing scalable processes, and driving organizational efficiency at the company level.What We Look For:Experience leading cross-functional security or risk-reduction initiatives (e.g., security posture improvements, access control hardening, vulnerability management, audit readiness, or certification lifecycle programs) is a strong plus.Good understanding of IT Infrastructure domains: Identity Management, Network, Cloud Environments, Collaboration Tools, Endpoint, Service Management, and general software engineering domains.8+ years of experience driving strategic technical initiatives across multiple functions and influencing VP+ stakeholders.Experience creating and evolving program management frameworks and practices.Expertise in Fit-Gap Analysis and leading design and technical trade-off discussions to closure.Advanced ability to define and break down ambiguous and complex business problems.Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas authoritatively and influence executives and department leadership.Experience in the enterprise software industry; SaaS and B2B experience preferred.Thrives in a rapidly scaling, dynamic startup environment.Bachelor s degree required.Knowledge of the company's products is a plus.BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.IND123