Managing Director, Technical Program Manager

ROLE TITLE: Technical Program Manager

POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Managing Director, Product Strategy Lead

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 4, 2026

LOCATION: Remote

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Data Platform Technical Program Manager plays a critical role in shaping how Teach For America uses data to drive impact. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of complex, cross-functional data initiatives that power decision-making across the organization—turning strategy into reality through disciplined delivery and strong technical partnership.

As a product-minded TPM, you’ll work closely with data engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to bring the data platform vision to life. You’ll translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable plans, ensure work is well-sequenced and aligned to priorities, and help deliver scalable, well-integrated solutions that support innovation across TFA.

You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating deeply across teams; navigating ambiguity, connecting technical and business domains, and keeping momentum across the data platform pod. This is an opportunity for an experienced TPM who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution, and who is energized by building systems that enable others to do their best work.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Program & Delivery Management

• Drive execution of the data platform roadmap in partnership with Engineering leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technical strategy.

• Own day-to-day program operations for the data platform pod, including intake, prioritization, sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery tracking using agile frameworks and tools such as Jira.

• Manage complex, multi-workstream initiatives with interdependencies, balancing scope, timelines, and resources to deliver consistent outcomes.

Technical Translation & Product Partnership

• Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs, consumer feedback, and strategic priorities into clear, actionable technical requirements.

• Partner with data engineering teams to document current-state architecture, data flows, and dependencies in a way that is accessible and durable.

• Collaborate with product managers and technical leads to refine requirements, sequence work, and ensure shared understanding of outcomes and tradeoffs.

Data Platform & Architecture Alignment

• Partner cross-functionally across IT domains to ensure data platform initiatives align with broader enterprise architecture and technical roadmaps.

• Support the evolution of data architecture by identifying opportunities to improve scalability, reliability, data quality, and usability in service of business needs.

• Maintain a holistic view of the data ecosystem, helping teams anticipate downstream impacts and integration considerations.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear, consistent communication on progress, risks, and delivery status to both technical and business stakeholders.

• Develop and present roadmaps, plans, and status updates that support decision-making and transparency.

• Proactively surface risks, tradeoffs, and escalation points while proposing thoughtful mitigation strategies.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

Over the course of any week, the Technical Program Manager will spend time across:

• Individual Productivity (approximately 80%)

• Planning & Strategy (approximately 20%)

WHAT YOU BRING

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):

Required Qualifications

• Required: 7+ years of related experience with 2-4 years of experience in technical program management, product management, or data platform roles.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical programs or digital products using agile and scrum methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery tracking.

• Strong proficiency with program and product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and roadmap planning tools.

• Proven ability to translate between technical and business contexts, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Solid understanding of data platform concepts, including data modeling, integrations, data warehouses, and analytics ecosystems.

• Familiarity with modern data technologies such as SQL, ETL/ELT tools, BI platforms (e.g., Power BI, SAP Business Objec