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Leonardo DRS

Principal Program Manager

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

Job Summary DRS Sustainment Systems is seeking a full time Principal Program Manager. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid ...

Leonardo DRS

Principal Program Manager

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

Job Summary DRS Sustainment Systems is seeking a full time Principal Program Manager. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid ...

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How much do principal technical program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal technical program manager in Missouri is $136,618.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $156,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges a principal technical program manager faces when aligning cross-functional teams on complex projects?

A Principal Technical Program Manager often encounters the challenge of ensuring that diverse teams—such as engineering, product, design, and operations—are aligned on priorities, timelines, and deliverables for large-scale initiatives. This requires strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to manage conflicting interests and dependencies. Additionally, adapting to shifting business goals while maintaining clear project direction is a key part of the role. Successfully navigating these challenges enables the program manager to drive impactful outcomes and foster collaboration across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a principal technical program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Technical Program Manager, you need deep expertise in program management, technical acumen, and experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications like PMP or Agile. Familiarity with project management tools (such as Jira or Asana), cloud platforms, and software development lifecycle methodologies is commonly required. Exceptional leadership, strategic communication, and stakeholder management skills help you influence teams and drive results. These skills ensure successful delivery of large-scale programs by aligning technical solutions with business goals and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

What is the difference between Principal Technical Program Manager vs Technical Program Manager?

AspectPrincipal Technical Program ManagerTechnical Program Manager
CredentialsTypically requires 8+ years experience, relevant certifications (e.g., PMP), and deep technical expertiseUsually 3-7 years experience, relevant certifications, and strong technical background
Work EnvironmentLeads large, complex programs across multiple teams, often at senior levelsManages specific projects or programs within teams, focusing on execution
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech giants and large enterprises, especially in software and hardwareWidely used across tech companies, startups, and other industries requiring project coordination

The Principal Technical Program Manager typically oversees larger, more strategic programs with greater responsibilities and cross-team influence compared to the Technical Program Manager, who focuses on managing specific projects and ensuring timely delivery within teams.

What is a principal technical program manager?

Principal Technical Program Managers (Principal TPMs) are senior leaders responsible for overseeing complex technical projects and programs across organizations. They coordinate cross-functional teams, set strategic direction, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure successful delivery of technology solutions. Principal TPMs often act as a bridge between engineering, product, business, and executive stakeholders, leveraging their deep technical expertise and leadership skills to drive alignment and deliver results.
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Infographic showing various Principal Technical Program Manager job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,618 per year, or $65.7 per hour.

Sr. Technical Program Manager - Payments

Accord Technologies Inc.

O Fallon, MO • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Title: Senior Technical Program Manager (payments)
Location:  O'Fallon, MO(Hybrid)
Domain: Payments domain
Duration: 12 months
Position type: W2 contract
 
***Only qualified Senior Technical Program Manager candidates located near the O'Fallon, MO area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite (hybrid) presence***
 
Mandatory: Expertise in Payments, IaaS, PaaS, serverless technology, CI/CD, NoSQL databases, microservices APIs, and distributed systems operations in a DevOps model.
Demonstrated experience building relationships, partnering with and influencing dependent teams while commanding the respect of the individuals you work with across the organization.
Required Skills, Experience, & Abilities:
•     Experience with managing large migrations
•     Expertise in Payments, IaaS, PaaS, serverless technology, CI/CD, NoSQL databases, microservices APIs, and distributed systems operations in a DevOps model.
•     Manage 1 or 2 scrum teams end to product pipeline and deliveries in Agile environment.  
•     Owns the working backwards document and vision for one or more features.
•     Elicits and decomposes business requirements into platform requirements and user stories.
•     Contributes on the platform product portfolio and roadmap, prioritizing the backlog while defining the acceptance criteria for user stories.?
•     Work closely with the engineering teams to roll out the platform capabilities that our internal and external customer’s desire.
•     Owns and manages product documentation ensuring features and associated documentation are clear and easily consumable by other engineering teams.  
•     Makes use of research, user studies, metrics and competitive analysis to understand the platform and business needs for a platform product and to inform the backlog.                                                                                                                              
•     Actively addresses and removes impediments, risks, and dependencies so that the team can remain focused on achieving the goals of the iterations.?
•     Continuously monitors feature development at the feature level adjusting throughout implementation as needed.
•     Strong Experience with using JIRA, domo, AI tools
Role: 
Our TPMs conceptualize, rationalize, and drive multiple, simultaneous projects to deliver engineering work across the portfolio in our Scrum execution model. In this role, you may drive the execution of a feature through the full stack or may drive a project which spans multiple teams and integrations, reporting meaningful status along the way.
Responsibilities:
•     Experience driving large scale migrations 
•     Experience developing/launching products/technologies.
•     Experience driving product vision, go-to-market strategy, and design discussions.
•     Experience creating strategic product roadmaps and working with cross-functional teams.
•     Experience defining and building cloud-native software products as a cloud platform at scale
•     Like to dive deep into the technical and operational characteristics of the product
•     Demonstrated ability to operate with complete independence and autonomy
•     Proven track record of data-driven decision making and applying continuous improvement methodologies across your team
•     Ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
•     Experience in agile delivery methodologies (scrum, Rally, etc.)
•     Flexible work style with the ability to quickly pivot to new priorities.?
•     Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong relationships, collaborative, and organizational skills.?
•     Demonstrated experience building organizational relationships, partnering with and influencing teams while commanding the respect of the individuals on the team
•     Strong experience with JIRA, domo, AI tools