Technical Program Manager Jobs in Dripping Springs, TX

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We’re a hybrid company with a focus on in‑person collaboration when necessary. Employees are expected to be available to work from one of our office hubs at least two days per week, or eight days per month. Our US hub locations include: Austin, TX; New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA; and the Washington, DC metro area. If this is a role based in Europe, our Europe hub locations are London, UK and Amsterdam, NL. Please ensure you can realistically commit to this structure before applying.

We’re looking for a passionate and driven individual as an Individual Contributor to join our Technical Program Management team in BetterUp’s Research & Development organization. The ideal candidate has a track record of successfully owning high business‑impact projects from inception to execution and rollout. You will be responsible for driving multiple product‑led programs and projects, as well as managing dependencies and stakeholders from our partner teams. Your ability to handle ambiguity, make informed decisions, and create clarity for teams will be crucial in delivering successful outcomes for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program management, exceptional communication and leadership skills, strong project management expertise, and the ability to influence and inspire cross‑functional teams. (Past product or engineering management experience is a plus.).

This role offers a great opportunity for you to support an innovative organization, shape the growing technical program management function, and utilize your talent for efficient program execution. As a team, we will deliver new products that surpass our customers' expectations. If you are passionate about helping people reach their full potential, thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment where you can contribute to building the future, and have a love for project management and operational excellence, then this role is perfect for you.

• Bias towards impact — Set an example by demonstrating the values and behaviors promoted by the organization. Provide guidance and advice on direction and operations.
• Impact business priorities and deliver customer value by managing multiple programs and projects, ensuring successful delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.
• Navigate technical complexity with confidence — Drive technical discussions with engineering teams on API and platform architectures, integration patterns, and system design trade‑offs. Translate technical constraints into business implications and vice versa, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and program objectives.
• Bring clarity to complex scenarios by acting autonomously as a representative for your area. Make informed decisions and provide guidance to your wider team. Foster collaboration, communication, and trust among team members, while encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• Build strong cross‑functional bridges with stakeholders from both internal and external teams, including technical partners and integration teams. Foster collaboration and effective communication across organizational boundaries. Demonstrate exemplary written and verbal communication skills, acting as the initial point of contact for stakeholders.
• Set clear priorities and establish timeline expectations across multiple teams and organizational objectives, without hampering productivity. Utilize industry‑standard tools and AI capabilities creatively to solve problems and improve program efficiency.
• Leverage AI as a force multiplier — Design and implement AI‑powered workflows to accelerate program delivery, automate operational overhead, and surface insights from complex data. Champion responsible AI adoption across your programs while maintaining human judgment for strategic decisions.
• Raise the visibility of risks and manage dependencies, balance risks, and prevent threats—particularly in regulated or high‑stakes environments where precision and compliance are critical.
• Using the sum of your strengths, unlock our team's abilities to execute with excellence!

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, solutions engineering, or partner integrations
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of APIs, platform architecture, data integrations, and system workflows
• Experience working with Product, Design, Engineering, Data and GTM teams with a thorough understanding of product and software development processes
• Proven, illustrated track record of successfully delivering complex programs, projects, or products at scale
• Comfortable operating in regulated or high‑stakes environments
• Strong decision‑making abilities, capable of resolving critical problems
• Strong leadership skills, including collaboration, relationship‑building, bridging gaps between teams, influencing without authority, and demonstrating empathy towards business stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering teamwork and trust
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences—including technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and understanding of the impact when changes occur to scope or timeline
• Expert proficiency with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence, JPD, Atlas) required
• Practical experience with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to enhance productivity, generate insights, and automate routine work required
• Familiarity with design collaboration tools (Figma) to engage effectively with Product and Design partners

Our team thrives at the intersection of human expertise and AI capability. As an AI‑forward company, adaptation and continuous learning are part of our daily work. We’re looking for teammates who are excited to evolve alongside technology – people who experiment boldly, share their discoveries openly, and help define best practices for AI‑augmented work. These professionals thoughtfully integrate AI into their work to deliver exceptional results while maintaining the human judgment and creativity that drives real innovation. During our interview process, you’ll have opportunities to showcase how you harness AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact.

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member
• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Per year:
• All federal/statutory holidays observed
• 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)
• 5 Volunteer Days to give back
• Learning and Development stipend
• Company wide Summer & Winter breaks
• Year‑round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
• 401(k) self contribution

The base salary range for this role is as follows.

• New York City and San Francisco: $164,000 - $205,000
• Austin and Arlington: $147,000 - $184,000

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