Technical Program Manager

Title: Technical Program Manager
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: 100% Remote

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the Technology industry, is looking for a skilled Technical Program Manager to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves building and improving software risk and deviation programs. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Program/Project Management:
  • Organizing and scheduling project activities.
  • Monitoring project status and ensuring timely responses from team members, with a focus on collecting corrective action and implementation evidence from the engineering team.
  • Assessing and tracking Jira tickets and ensuring all evidence is uploaded in JIRA or Hyperproof (GRC tool).
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams located mainly in North America (PST and EST) and in India (IST), with some meetings potentially scheduled to be IST time zone friendly.
• Software Risk Management:
  • Working closely with the Risk Management team and cross-functional teams (engineering, IT-GRC, legal, and privacy) to identify, assess, manage, assist, and track project risks.
  • Defining and documenting risk management programs and identifying potential program improvements.
  • Assisting in quarterly security management review and board meetings.
• Hardware Regulatory Compliance (Bonus):
  • Working closely with the HW Compliance Manager to ensure hardware platforms comply with relevant regulatory standards (CE, CB, EMC testing, reporting, or certifications).
  • Maintaining comprehensive records of compliance activities and certifications.
  • Collaborating with Platform engineering, Supply Chain Operations, and manufacturing partners during NPI development stages.
  • Providing guidance and support to teams and customers on compliance-related matters.

Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years of experience in a Risk Management Program.
• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role in engineering or software products, preferably in the ICT industry.
• Strong PMP skills are a must.
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills and proficiency in Smartsheet strongly preferred.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control.