We are seeking a Program Technical Lead to join our product delivery organization. This role could provide the opportunity to coordinate complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment and driving measurable delivery outcomes. A key focus would be managing program roadmaps, facilitating agile execution, and removing blockers that impact team velocity.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About the opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Program Technical Lead positions within our product and delivery organization. Roles of this type could involve stewarding technical programs from conception through delivery, working closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure alignment, reduce friction, and keep initiatives moving forward.
The work could center on balancing delivery velocity with technical excellence, coordinating across multiple engineering streams, and ensuring that roadmap commitments are met. You would likely partner with product leaders, engineering managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate vision into executable plans and track progress against key metrics.
Typical role overview
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Location: New York, New York, USA
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Type: Contract · Full-time
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Rate: $640–$880 per day
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Experience required: 5–10 years in technical program management or related delivery coordination
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Leadership experience: 2–5 years leading or coordinating teams
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
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Owning program roadmaps and delivery timelines across multiple engineering workstreams
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Facilitating agile ceremonies and removing blockers that impact team progress
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Creating and refining user stories, managing backlog priorities, and ensuring clarity of requirements
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Coordinating stakeholders across product, engineering, operations, and leadership
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Tracking program health through metrics and status reporting, escalating risks early
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Mentoring or leading junior team members in delivery practices and technical thinking
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Driving continuous improvement in delivery processes and team velocity
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
Must-have
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5–10 years of experience in technical program management, project management, or delivery coordination
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2–5 years of experience leading or mentoring engineering or cross-functional teams
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Strong expertise in agile methodologies and ceremony facilitation
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Demonstrated ability to create and refine user stories, manage backlogs, and support refinement sessions
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences
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Proficiency with program tracking tools such as Jira
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Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent professional experience
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Authorization to work in the United States
Nice-to-have
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Experience in fast-paced, matrix-driven product organizations
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Certification in product management, agile coaching, or technical program management
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Track record of scaling delivery across multiple teams or workstreams
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Experience with metrics-driven decision making and OKR frameworks
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
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The opportunity to shape how engineering teams deliver, collaborate, and execute at scale
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Direct visibility into product strategy and the ability to influence technical roadmaps
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Exposure to complex, cross-functional challenges and the chance to drive solutions
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Working in a collaborative, fast-paced product environment where delivery excellence is valued
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Professional development through mentorship, exposure to diverse technical domains, and leadership growth
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Flexibility and the ability to work on meaningful, high-impact initiatives
About Specialist Staffing Group
Specialist Staffing Group partners with leading organizations to connect talented professionals with opportunities where they can grow, deliver impact, and advance their careers. We specialize in placing experienced practitioners in product, technology, and delivery roles across dynamic industries.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
