Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Marqeta is a company focused on embedded finance and card issuing technology. The Senior Manager, Technical Program Management will lead a team of Technical Program Managers and oversee the strategic execution of complex, cross-functional technical initiatives across product and engineering. The role will drive portfolio strategy, organizational alignment, risk resolution, delivery improvements, and executive visibility.
Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and develop a team of Technical Program Managers, providing coaching, mentorship, and career growth support
- Own the portfolio-level strategy for technical programs, ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities and roadmaps
- Partner with engineering, product, and business leadership to define program goals, success metrics, and delivery timelines
- Identify systemic risks and cross-program dependencies; drive resolution at the organizational level
- Establish and evolve program management standards, tools, and best practices across the team
- Represent the technical program management function in leadership and executive forums, providing visibility into progress, risks, and tradeoffs
- Drive continuous improvement of delivery processes, balancing speed, quality, and scalability
- Lead through ambiguity, translating broad strategic goals into structured, executable programs
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 8+ years of technical program/project management experience in software organizations, including 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience
- Proven track record leading multiple concurrent, complex, cross-functional technical programs
- Strong understanding of relevant technologies, software development methodologies and processes (S-SDLC)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Deep experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and scaling delivery practices across teams
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams, set direction, and drive accountability
- Strong executive presence and experience presenting to senior leadership
- PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant certification
- Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, etc.)
- Data analysis and visualization skills
- Experience in electronic payments and accounting systems
- Experience scaling a technical program management function or team
Benefits
- Annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible time off – take what you need
- Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
- Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Family-forming benefits, fertility support and generous parental leave base salary top-up
- Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
- This role can be performed remotely.
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