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Infotech Sourcing

Technical Program Manager III

Kirkland, WA · Remote

$146K - $189K/yr

US - CA - Remote (105700) Job Title: Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III Key Responsibilities of TPMs: Program Definition: Help define the right scope, goals, and ...

Highnote

Technical Program Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

Highnote is looking to hire a Technical Program Manager to work directly for the CTO & Co-Founder. We are looking for a strong technical program management track record, demonstrated experience ...

Affirm

Staff Technical Program Manager

$173K - $233K/yr

We're looking for an experienced, motivated Staff Technical Program Manager to oversee high ... Working and driving strategic programs and building a remote friendly culture. * Actively mentors ...

Jobgether

$50 - $150/hr

Our partner is looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) based in Netherlands. This role sits ... Fully remote-first role within a global distributed team. * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI ...

3Pillar

Technical Program Manager

Charleston, WV · Remote

Technical Program Manager 3Pillar Global builds breakthrough software products that power digital ... From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach. * You will be part of a global ...

Greystar Worldwide, LLC

Technical Program Manager

$115K - $140K/yr

BA/BS degree, minimum 12 years of technical project or program management experience. TRAVEL ... Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.

Alteryx, Inc.

Sr. Technical Program Manager

US (Remote) Position Overview At Alteryx, we put data and AI to work for the intelligent enterprise. Alteryx One connects data, governed business logic, and AI-driven insights and actions in a ...

3Pillar

Technical Program Manager

$132K - $170K/yr

Technical Program Manager 3Pillar Global builds breakthrough software products that power digital ... From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach. * You will be part of a global ...

Reddit

Staff Technical Program Manager

$132K - $170K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Ads TPM team within the ... an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or ...

Switch

Technical Program Manager II

Lithia Springs, GA · On-site +1

$118K - $154K/yr

Remote About Switch At Switch, we don't just design, build and operate data centers--we are ... Technical Program Manager II As a Technical Program Manager II, you will lead the end-to-end ...

iSpot

Associate Technical Program Manager

Bellevue, WA

$145K - $188K/yr

The Associate Technical Program Manager (ATPM) will drive the execution of business system initiatives, balancing project management rigor--such as requirements gathering, timeline tracking, and ...

New

Ramp

Technical Program Manager

New York, NY · Remote

$144K - $269K/yr

About the Role We're looking for a Technical Program Manager who can operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and business -- someone deeply technical, trusted instinctively by engineers ...

Whatnot

Technical Program Manager

$132K - $170K/yr

They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive high-impact initiatives across Engineering and Product teams, improving execution and alignment within the organization. Responsibilities : • ...

Whatnot

Technical Program Manager

$132K - $170K/yr

They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive high-impact initiatives across their Engineering and Product teams, focusing on improving execution, alignment, and velocity within the ...

UKG, Inc.

Principal Technical Program Manager

$132K - $170K/yr

Principal Technical Program Manager About the Team The Technical Program Management team, is responsible for serving a portfolio of value streams that feed into an enterprise SaaS product, with the ...

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Accelint

Lead Technical Program Manager

$170K - $190K/yr

Lead Technical Program Manager * Full Time * Remote Position Summary The Technical Program Manager will serve as a cross-functional technical and programmatic leader supporting the development ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote technical program manager (independent contractor) in the United States is $145,648.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRemote Technical Program Manager (Independent Contractor)Remote Technical Program Manager
Work ArrangementFreelance/contract basisFull-time employee
CredentialsTypically requires technical background, PMP or similar certificationsSame as contractor, often with additional company-specific training
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-basedRemote or hybrid, ongoing employment
Employer TypeMultiple clients or projectsSingle employer or company

In summary, a Remote Technical Program Manager (Independent Contractor) works on a project basis for various clients, offering flexibility but less job security. A Remote Technical Program Manager is a full-time employee, often with benefits and a more stable work environment. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but differ mainly in employment status and work arrangement.

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Technical Program Manager III

Technical Program Manager III

Infotech Sourcing

Kirkland, WA • Remote

$146K - $189K/yr

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Job description

Request ID: 69918-1
Start/End Dates: 9 months with possible extension
Tax Work Location: US - CA - Remote (105700)
Job Title: Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III
Key Responsibilities of TPMs:
Program Definition: Help define the right scope, goals, and metrics for projects and programs.
Roadmap Alignment: Build alignment between teams and coordinate dependencies.
Risk Mitigation: Identify risks early and work to reduce surprises.
Communication: Keep stakeholders informed and ensure transparency.
Program Execution: Track progress, remove blockers, and ensure timely delivery.
Process Improvement: Enhance process structures to support project teams.
Technical Leadership: Advocate for quality in technical design and system architectures, and influence team culture for higher product quality.
TPMs are especially valuable for programs that are highly cross-functional, technically complex, or have many dependencies across teams. They often work closely with engineering, product, and legal teams to ensure successful outcomes, particularly in areas like privacy, compliance, and data governance relevant to eDiscovery and Information Governance teams

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:Leading high complexity, XFN-heavy full-stack engineering projects (both front- and back-end components, technical and non-technical stakeholders) end-to-end. This includes developing and managing to roadmaps, tracking tickets, producing comms, etc.
UI Design experience (a significant portion of this role will be assisting with UI design)
Organization / attention to detailGood to have skills:Experience as a full-stack software engineer
Agile / Scrum experience
Startup experience

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