We are seeking a highly accomplished and results‑driven Senior Technical Program Manager to lead a portfolio of mission‑critical software initiatives across the organization. This role owns execution strategy, operational excellence, and organizational alignment for complex, cross‑functional programs with material business impact.

Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

Drive the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for a portfolio of complex, multi‑year programs

Ensure alignment with company‑level strategic priorities and clearly demonstrate business impact

Apply strategic thinking to balance near‑term execution demands with long‑term technical and organizational objectives

Portfolio Management & Execution

Directly lead and manage multiple high‑visibility programs from concept through deployment

Define program scope, facilitate build‑versus‑buy analyses, and develop comprehensive business cases, charters, and execution plans

Track progress rigorously across initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely escalation of issues

Operational Excellence & Process Ownership

Champion and institutionalize best‑in‑class delivery and execution practices across development teams

Own and continuously improve processes, tools, metrics, and communication mechanismsLeverage data, KPIs, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and predictable delivery

Executive Alignment & Communication

Partner closely with Directors, Senior Staff, and executive leadership across Engineering, Product, and Business teams

Align roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, negotiate technical and delivery trade‑offs, and facilitate critical decision‑making

Provide concise, high‑quality reporting on program health, risks, dependencies,



and outcomes to senior stakeholders and governance forums

Risk & Dependency Management

Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex cross‑program risks and dependencies spanning multiple teams and organizations

Demonstrate tenacity in driving resolution of long‑standing, ambiguous, or structurally complex challenges

Clearly communicate impacts and proposed resolution paths to all relevant stakeholders

Performance Tracking

Define, track, and communicate Program KPIs and Portfolio OKRs

Provide transparent reporting tied to strategic business outcomes, execution health, and value delivery

Experience

7–10+ years of progressive experience in Technical Program Management within a large‑scale, enterprise software environment

Proven ability to lead multi‑year, high‑impact programs across multiple organizational boundaries

Deep understanding of modern software architecture, cloud platforms, and the complexities of building and operating integral, highly available systems

Strong grounding in software development principles and the full SDLC

Demonstrated strategic mindset with the ability to translate broad business and technical objectives into executable program plans

High emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal awareness and the ability to influence, negotiate, and build alignment at senior levels

Persistence, resilience, and accountability in driving outcomes across complex organizational landscapes

Proven success implementing, scaling, and optimizing agile delivery methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) at team and organizational levels

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Compensation

Salary Range: €67,000 – €77,000 gross per year, depending on experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

📌 Technical Program Manager - tarragona (Madrid)
🏢 Xebia
📍 Madrid