Senior Manager, Technical Program Managers

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Summary

Anaconda is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Technical Program Management to lead a team of high-performing Technical Program Managers, in the execution of complex, cross-functional technology programs that power innovation in AI, machine learning, and data science. This role requires strong people & team leadership and development experience, deep program management acumen, strong technical literacy, and hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, PI Planning, and industry-standard program management tools.

You will work closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to drive visibility, alignment, and delivery excellence across Anaconda’s strategic initiatives. You will lead and develop a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers by providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and ongoing coaching. You will be responsible for setting performance expectations, supporting professional growth, and ensuring the team consistently delivers against ambitious goals.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers (TPMs) executing complex, cross-functional programs aligned with business goals.
• Drive Agile practices including Program Increment (PI) Planning, backlog grooming, iteration reviews, and dependency management across multiple teams.
• Translate business priorities into program roadmaps, technical execution plans, and delivery milestones.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership to ensure technical solutions align with architectural standards and product vision.
• Own the full lifecycle of programs: planning, execution, governance, monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Implement and optimize program management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Asana) to increase transparency, traceability, and reporting.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning to support scalable delivery.
• Provide structured, executive-level reporting on program health, including KPIs, delivery status, risks, and escalations.
• Cultivate a TPM center of excellence by sharing best practices, tools, and continuous improvement strategies.

What You Need:

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, with 5+ years in a people management role.
• Experience leading a team, including setting performance goals, providing regular feedback, coaching and developing talent, and holding individuals accountable for results.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, cross-functional technical programs within fast-paced, agile environments.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and SAFe, supported by an active RTE, PMP, or CSE certification.
• Experience with PI Planning and agile portfolio management frameworks.
• Proficiency with project and program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Asana, Smartsheet).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related t