Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Become part of an organization that helps save lives on the road every day! Agile is more than software development. It’s part of a broader set of frameworks leading to agility in products, services, our mentality, the office, and for our business. 

As Lytx continues to grow, the need for cross-functional programs and cross-functional collaboration is growing fast too. Our Senior Staff Technical Program Manager helps balance demands, tracks progress, and streamline cross-team dependencies while making sure the overall delivery remains smooth and effective. They help to create a big picture and update partners on the overall program health. 

A Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (SSTPM) collaborates with our coaches and enhances the capability of our leadership team. The SSTPM is recognized as a technical authority, thinks strategically, guides our approach, takes initiative, and overcomes challenges as they arise. Our team leads by example, rather than dictation, while bringing out the best in people, and not shying away from conflict resolution. Our Agility team brings the courage out in others to say “No” as well, to stay focused on key results. If this sounds interesting, we’d love to hear from you! 

You’ll Get To: 

• Lead critical programs within device-related portfolios, ensuring successful execution and delivery. 

• Develop program roadmaps, strategies, and execution plans spanning planning, development, and production readiness to launch phases. 

• Work closely with Engineers and Product Managers to achieve high-quality outcomes in product design, development, and delivery. 

• Apply strong, data-driven recommendations and strategic technical judgment to solve complex problems aligning with business objectives. 

• Clearly demonstrate the value delivered through tangible metrics and results, fostering trust and confidence. 

• Build relationships and trust across teams, collaborating effectively with all organizational levels and functions. 

• Facilitate alignment of product goals with organizational and team objectives. 

• Model agility principles throughout program execution, guiding teams at all levels to follow standard methodologies. 

• Enhance impact by educating, mentoring, and advising Technical Program Management (TPM) and Engineering communities on program management fundamentals and standard processes. 

• Quickly identify and resolve critical issues and dependencies to ensure project success. 

• Effectively balance business needs with technical constraints throughout project execution. 

• Understand and inspire changes (process, technology, organization) aligned with program goals, measuring success effectively. 

• Recommend and implement improvements within projects, collaborating with collaborators for successful implementation. 

• Apply suitable software development methodologies to ensure engineering and operational excellence. 

• Lead technical discussions and problem-solving among domain experts. 

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance overall organizational execution and engineering productivity through tools and processes. 

• Actively contribute to and achieve landmarks within scaled planning frameworks. 

• Volunteer for other assignments as desired. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, with post-graduate work preferred. 

• Minimum 9 years' experience managing complex programs, with a focus on device-related programs being advantageous. 

• Extensive experience in product launches and managing the full product lifecycle from concept through obsolescence. 

• 5 or more years’ experience in Telematics is highly preferred. 

• Minimum 5 years' experience with Scrum and proficiency in other agile practices. 

• Ability to grasp technical issues deeply. 

• Certification(s) in program/project management, change management, and/or Lean Six Sigma (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt). 

• Deep understanding of iterative and incremental product development methodologies. 

• Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira). 

• Certified and/or direct experience with scaled planning frameworks like SAFe. 

• Self-motivated with a proven ability to drive progress despite obstacles. 

• Strong facilitation skills to lead productive meetings and workshops. 

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written. 

• Demonstrated growth mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.