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Technical Program Manager

Delaware, OH · On-site

$122K - $158K/yr

Position Summary The Technical Program Manager (TPM) within the Systems Architecture & Engineering ... Experience working across global product line organizations * PMP or equivalent program management ...

Technical Program Manager III

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$144K - $187K/yr

Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III Technical Program Manager (TPM) -- SXP Product Meta is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our SXP Product team. This role ...

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Technical Program Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$152K - $197K/yr

Define and implement program management best practices, coach and mentor other program managers ... productivity. Enable software modernization in a platform environment. * Driven by innovation? You ...

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How much do product technical program management jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for product technical program management in the United States is $172,121.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,000.00 and $193,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Product Technical Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Technical Program Manager, you need a strong background in program management, product development lifecycle, and technical expertise, often supported by a degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira, Asana), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and certifications such as PMP or Certified ScrumMaster are typically required. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills help you drive alignment and overcome challenges. These competencies are critical for successfully delivering complex products on time and ensuring cross-functional team collaboration.

What is Product Technical Program Management?

Product Technical Program Management is a specialized role that bridges the gap between product development and technical execution. Professionals in this field are responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing complex product initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope. They work closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product management, and design—to define project requirements, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks. Their goal is to drive successful product launches by integrating technical solutions with business objectives.

How do Product Technical Program Managers typically collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver complex projects?

Product Technical Program Managers (TPMs) act as a crucial bridge between product and engineering teams, facilitating clear communication and alignment on project goals, timelines, and technical constraints. They often lead cross-functional meetings, manage project schedules, and proactively identify risks or bottlenecks. TPMs translate product requirements into actionable technical plans, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the development lifecycle. This collaborative approach helps drive accountability, efficiency, and successful delivery of complex, multi-team initiatives.

What is the difference between Product Technical Program Management vs Product Manager?

AspectProduct Technical Program ManagementProduct Manager
Primary FocusManaging technical programs, cross-team coordination, and project deliveryDefining product vision, strategy, and user experience
Required SkillsTechnical knowledge, project management, stakeholder communicationMarket research, user needs, product roadmap planning
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with engineering, technical teams, and project stakeholdersWorks with design, marketing, and customer-facing teams

Product Technical Program Management focuses on executing technical projects and coordinating teams to deliver complex programs. In contrast, Product Managers concentrate on defining product strategy and ensuring the product meets customer needs. Both roles require strong communication skills, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Director, Technical Program Management - GPN Tech

Director, Technical Program Management - GPN Tech

Capital One

Richmond, VA

$127K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


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Job description

Director, Technical Program Management - GPN Tech

Are you interested in leading programs that deliver on critical business goals and build large scale products & platforms?

At Capital One, we're changing banking for good. We were founded on the belief that no one should be locked out of the financial system. We're dedicated to helping foster a world where everyone has an equal opportunity to prosper.

We're a bank, but we don't think like one. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in.

Team Description:

The Global Payment Network (GPN) Technology organization manages critical payments infrastructure to facilitate high-throughput, secure global transaction processing. Our Technical Program Management (TPM) teams are vital to GPN's success. These teams leverage deep technical acumen and systems thinking to drive the architectural alignment, technical strategy, and execution of the organization's objectives and key results.

They improve scalability and system resilience within the GPN engineering lifecycle, with a focus on ownership of complex technical dependencies, cross-functional engineering roadmaps, and the robust delivery of global financial infrastructure.

Our TPM Directors have:

  • Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

  • Excellent problem solving and influencing skills

  • A quantitative approach to problem solving and a collaborative implementer to holistic solutions; a systems thinker

  • Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice

  • Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives

  • Deep focus on execution, follow-through, accountability, and results

  • Exceptional cross-team collaboration; able to work across different functions, organizations, and reporting boundaries to get the job done.

  • Highly tuned emotional intelligence, good listener, and deep seated empathy for teams and partners

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • At least 7 years of experience managing technical programs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience designing and building data-intensive solutions using distributed computing

  • 3+ years of experience in building distributed systems & highly available services using cloud computing services / architecture - preferably using AWS

  • 3+ years experience building highly scalable mobile products & platforms

  • 3+ years of experience with Agile delivery

  • 3+ years years experience delivering large and complex programs - where you own the business or technical vision, collaborate with large cross-functional teams, secure commitments on deliverables and unblock teams to land business impact

  • Experience in building systems & solutions within a highly regulated environment

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering)

  • MBA or Master's Degree in a related technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering) or equivalent experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Technical Program Management


Plano, TX: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Technical Program Management


Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Technical Program Management


Riverwoods, IL: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Technical Program Management








Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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