Technical Program Manager

Nexxen•Bellevue, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. Why join the Nexxen team? With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. We seek a highly experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) with extensive experience in Project Management, Process Management, and Resource Management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience of managing complex technical programs and projects, with progressive experience as a Project Manager and Program Manager in a Software Development Company. In this role, you will drive operational excellence, optimize engineering processes, and ensure the efficient allocation of resources to deliver high-quality technology solutions. You will collaborate across engineering teams, business units, and leadership to ensure successful program execution. This role will be based in the Bellevue office. Our team follows a hybrid schedule, working in the office three days a week and remotely for the rest.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in project and program management, with a focus on engineering operations, process improvement, and resource management.
Proven experience leading complex technical programs and managing cross-functional engineering teams.
Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
PMP, Scrum Master, or other related project management certifications.
Demonstrated success in managing engineering operations in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an enterprise-level company in Ad Tech / Fin Tech domain.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage large-scale technical programs and projects, focusing on engineering operations from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and engineering goals.
Oversee the development and execution of project plans, timelines, ensuring that engineering resources are effectively managed and utilized to meet project objectives.
Drive operational excellence by establishing and refining engineering processes, identifying areas for process improvement, and implementing industry best practices to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate with engineering, product, IT, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of projects, foster effective communication, and align cross-functional teams toward common objectives.
Lead strategic planning efforts, define program objectives, and communicate milestones, performance metrics, and risks to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Manage the allocation of engineering resources across various programs, ensuring proper resource planning, workload balancing, and addressing bottlenecks or resource shortages as needed.
Implement resource tracking systems and processes to monitor team capacity, ensuring optimal allocation and project success.
Proactively identify risks, mitigate issues, and resolve operational challenges while collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely project delivery.
Foster transparent communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, preparing regular program updates, status reports, and performance presentations for senior management.
Understand technical concepts, collaborate with engineering teams on system architecture and technical challenges, and stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies to drive innovation within the team.