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Milegon LLC

Program Manager

Canby, OR

We are looking for a Program Manager who thrives in a customer-facing leadership role and enjoys balancing relationship management, technical program execution, and business strategy. Summary As a ...

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How much do full time technical program manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time technical program manager in Portland, OR is $154,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,800.00 and $177,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Technical Program Manager vs Software Project Manager?

AspectFull Time Technical Program ManagerSoftware Project Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering, computer science, or related fields; certifications like PMP or PgMP are commonOften requires a bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, or related; PMP certification is frequently preferred
Work EnvironmentWorks across multiple projects, coordinating technical teams, and managing program-level objectivesFocuses on specific software projects, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, large enterprises, and organizations with complex product portfoliosWidely used in software development firms, IT departments, and tech startups

While both roles involve project coordination, a Full Time Technical Program Manager oversees multiple related projects at a program level, often with a broader technical scope, whereas a Software Project Manager concentrates on individual software projects, managing specific deliverables and timelines.

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Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

CERTIFIED LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL LLC

Portland, OR • On-site

$105K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Title: Technical Program Manager

Location: Portland, OR / Hybrid

Reports to: Platform Manager or CIO / CTO

Organization: Technology



Role Overview

The Program Manager is responsible for orchestrating complex, cross‑team technology initiatives that span Platform, Development, Operations, and Product at CLI.


This role exists to ensure that multi‑system, multi‑team initiatives move forward predictably, with clear sequencing, managed dependencies, and transparent risk—without burdening engineering teams with coordination overhead.


The Program Manager does not own feature delivery or people management. Instead, the role serves as the execution backbone for platform‑ and system‑level initiatives that no single team owns end‑to‑end.


This role closely partners with Platform leadership and Development teams to support CLI’s DevOps operating model: embedding operational readiness, reliability, and delivery discipline directly into how work is planned and executed.


Core Responsibilities


Program Execution & Coordination

  • Drive execution of cross‑functional technology programs spanning multiple teams and systems
  • Translate strategic and architectural goals into clear, executable program plans
  • Identify, sequence, and manage inter‑team dependencies and critical paths
  • Maintain momentum across initiatives that cut across Platform, Development, and Operations
  • Ensure delivery is predictable, risks are visible, and tradeoffs are explicit


Dependency, Risk & Readiness Management

  • Proactively surface risks, constraints, and delivery blockers early
  • Coordinate resolution across teams without direct authority
  • Track readiness for major milestones, releases, or system changes
  • Ensure operational, security, and reliability considerations are addressed—not deferred
  • Drive disciplined go‑/no‑go decision support for leadership


Platform & Development Partnership

  • Work closely with Platform Managers, Architects, and Development Leads to understand system impacts
  • Support DevOps ways of working by reducing handoffs and ambiguous ownership
  • Reinforce shared accountability for production outcomes
  • Help teams plan work in a way that balances delivery speed with platform stability


Communication & Stakeholder Alignment

  • Provide concise, decision‑ready updates to senior technology and business leaders
  • Maintain clear program artifacts (roadmaps, dependency maps, risk dashboards)
  • Facilitate planning, review, and alignment forums without creating unnecessary ceremony
  • Act as a trusted connector between technical and non‑technical stakeholders


Continuous Improvement

  • Improve how programs are planned, tracked, and executed over time
  • Establish lightweight, repeatable practices for dependency tracking and delivery hygiene
  • Contribute to maturing CLI’s execution discipline as platforms scale
  • Help institutionalize learnings from major initiatives


What Success Looks Like

  • Cross‑team initiatives ship with fewer surprises
  • Dependencies are identified and resolved before they become blockers
  • Engineering and Platform leaders spend less time coordinating and escalating
  • System reliability and operational readiness improve alongside delivery velocity
  • Leadership has confidence in timelines, risks, and tradeoffs



Qualifications


Required

  • 5–10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or similar roles
  • Proven experience coordinating complex, cross‑team technology initiatives
  • Technical fluency with modern software systems (cloud, APIs, DevOps lifecycles)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than authority
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with senior stakeholders


Preferred

  • Experience partnering closely with platform, infrastructure, or reliability teams
  • Familiarity with DevOps and Agile delivery models
  • Background working in SaaS, real‑time platforms, or high‑availability environments
  • Comfort translating architectural or technical complexity into execution plans
  • Experience with telecom projects (particularly call centers)
  • Experience supporting platform migrations, reliability initiatives, or system modernization