Technical Program Manager

What you'll do:

As a NinjaTrader Technical Program Manager, you will drive the development of high-quality, scalable technology and diverse products throughout the organization. Reporting to the Head of Product Management, you will oversee all stages of the product development lifecycle and collaborate closely with engineering and product development teams. With expertise in backend middleware technologies, particularly within cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform or equivalent, you possess a strong understanding of Backend and Middleware technologies essential for successful project delivery and infrastructure management. Your technical proficiency and program management experience will ensure the successful execution and delivery of projects. With strong leadership skills and experience in technical program management, you will act as a vital communications link between technical and non-technical colleagues, fostering cross-collaboration and mutual understanding between Product Management, Product Development, and other departments. You excel in prioritization, organization, tracking, and risk management, providing detailed updates and effectively clarifying project scope.

In this role you will:

• Drive cross-functional alignment among engineering, product management, and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieve

• Implement and support standardized agile processes, leveraging scrum and agile best practices

• Develop, measure, and enhance agile metrics to drive continuous improvement within the team

• Lead agile rituals including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and blameless retrospectives to optimize team efficiency

• Contribute innovative ideas for product development initiatives

• Assist in roadmap creation and planning processes to align with strategic goals

• Employ Agile methodologies to plan and oversee all product stages in collaboration with product development teams

• Deliver comprehensive status reports on development progress to key stakeholders

• Ensure timely releases and integrations while diagnosing, triaging, and resolving technical issues

• Evaluate technology and product performance metrics, proposing and facilitating improvements as needed

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables for backend middleware systems

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and execution to monitoring and reporting project progress

• Coordinate with development teams to design and implement robust backend solutions aligned with business objectives

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

• 3–5 years of technical program management experience within an Agile environment

• Previous experience working as a Software Engineer, understanding full SDLC

• Proven track record of delivering scalable solutions on schedule

• Successful history of leading multiple teams toward shared objectives

• Proficiency in evaluating product performance metrics and resolving issues

• Enthusiasm for staying abreast of advancements in technical product development

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform, and associated services (e.g., Google Kubernetes Engine)

• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product managers, business owners, and senior leaders

• Problem-solving mindset and ability to navigate complex technical challenges

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

• Scrum or Agile certifications

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).

Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.