Technical Program Manager

Key Responsibilities: 1. Program and Task Management o Plan, track, and prioritize tasks across multiple teams using Jira, ensuring all deliverables align with the startup's fast-moving goals. o Coordinate team workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration between Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering. o Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks to maintain momentum in program execution. 2. Cross-Functional Collaboration o Partner closely with the CTO to translate business goals into actionable plans and technical roadmaps. o Work directly with team leads to keep priorities aligned and deliverables on track. o Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to improve team efficiency. 3. External Stakeholder Management o Serve as the main point of contact for external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, timely follow-ups, and smooth execution of dependencies. o Proactively manage external collaborations, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines. 4. Startup-Focused Operational Excellence o Implement lightweight processes and tools to ensure efficient program management without adding unnecessary overhead. o Support the team by stepping in where neededwhether its managing resources, solving team blockers, or assisting with execution. 5. Scalable Process Building o Design and refine program management processes to scale with the startup as it grows. o Drive visibility across the organization by preparing clear and concise progress updates for the CTO and leadership team Requirements: o Experience as a Technical Program Manager or a similar role, preferably in startup environments. o Expertise with Jira and other project management tools for task tracking and team collaboration. o Familiarity with Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering workflows. o Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. o Excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams and with external partners. o A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a bias toward action. Preferred Qualifications: o Hands-on experience working in a startup or early-stage company. o Background in a technical domain (e.g., software engineering, data science, or analytics). o Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies. o Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability to evolving business priorities.