Location IE-Cork

Job ID

2025-12694

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

About the Role

Quest Software is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the delivery of cutting-edge AI initiatives within our Center for Advanced AI Architecture. This high-impact role blends program management expertise with a strong understanding of AI technologies to drive complex, cross-functional efforts that enhance our products and deliver measurable outcomes.

As a TPM, you will be at the heart of innovation—coordinating across multiple teams, ensuring strategic alignment, and maintaining execution momentum. You’ll dive deep into project details while keeping a clear view of the broader vision, enabling smooth delivery across squads and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Execution & Tracking

• Maintain visibility into project status, risks, and dependencies across squads.

• Ensure timely delivery by managing cross-team communication and coordination.

• Planning & Process Facilitation

• Lead planning rituals such as project prioritization and maintenance/product team planning.

• Drive process improvements to keep teams organized and unblocked.

• Cross-Platform Project Management

• Own timelines for large, multi-team initiatives.

• Track risks and dependencies to prevent delivery slippage.

• Maintain project documentation, timelines, and progress boards.

• Ensure accountability for delivery milestones.

• Facilitate communication across Product Managers, Engineering, and Leadership.

• Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable plans.

• Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with finance and leadership to define program budgets and resource allocations.

• Monitor expenditures and optimize costs across initiatives.

• Ensure financial accountability and provide regular budget status updates to stakeholders.

• KPI & Metrics Management

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.

• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Report progress and outcomes to leadership using dashboards and structured updates.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, architectures, and workflows.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.

• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

• Proficiency in tools such as:

• Jira, Confluence, GitHub

• Project tracking tools

• Documentation and collaboration platforms (e.g., Notion, Miro)

• Ability to read and understand technical documentation

Other Skills & Competencies

• 8+ years in a Technical Program Manager, Delivery Manager, or Product Operations role.

• Excellent technical fluency — able to collaborate with engineers and translate complexity into clarity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional organizational and systems thinking.

• Comfortable driving process in environments with or without formal agile or scrum structures.

• Experience in financial planning and budget management for technical programs.

• Ability to forecast resource needs and manage program budgets effectively.

• Ability to shift between tactical execution and strategic planning.

• Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.

• Located in the Cork, Ireland area.

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