Sr. Technical Program Manager

Job Description

The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across Software Engineering, Product, Design, and QA. This role will operate within small, AI-focused pods, helping teams define priorities, organize rapidly evolving work, and deliver innovative products and experiences.

Unlike a traditional TPM role focused primarily on Agile ceremonies, tracking, and reporting, this position requires someone who can thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where AI is significantly accelerating the development lifecycle. The TPM will bring structure to evolving ideas, manage dependencies and priorities, and help teams adapt to new ways of working while continuing to contribute to the team's overall mission.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical program management experience, excellent communication and change management skills, and experience delivering or contributing to AI-enabled projects or products. They should be comfortable working across multiple pods simultaneously, partnering closely with Engineering and Product, and wearing multiple hats as priorities shift.

A strong interest in sports and digital sports experiences is critical. Candidates should understand the fan experience across areas such as streaming, scores, live game experiences, articles, and other digital sports products, and be comfortable contributing ideas from both a technical and end-user perspective.

This role requires someone who is proactive, highly collaborative, technically curious, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to bring organization to fast-moving teams without slowing down innovation. Responsibilities and Duties

• Accountable for driving execution and delivery of multiple technical product or software development projects from start to finish.

• Have experience executing both Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.

• Have experience with industry-standard project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

• Responsible for managing team dynamics, morale and motivation while building a culture where all members and points of view are respected. Identifies project risks; analyzes and communicates prioritized mitigation plans to stakeholders; anticipates problems and roadblocks before they occur.

• Develops and manages project plans comprised of complex activities and dependencies.

• Communicates status, updates and project summaries via presentations, e-mail and direct communication with key stakeholders and leadership.

• Have excellent professional writing skills and can provide verbal explanations of status and technical issues with precision and accuracy.

• Excel at working with project stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, and effectively communicate requirements to development teams.

• Excel in leading effective meetings (keeping teams on track), document decisions and follow up.

• Display initiative, take a proactive approach, and can start the conversation.

• Negotiate with skill and can identify a solution path for various competing requirements or stakeholder preferences.

• Learns quickly and enthusiastically, particularly about technical systems and issues.

• Constantly evaluating process and seeking for ways to improve at every iteration.

Skills and Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent experience required. 7+ years of technical program/project management experience, working directly with Software Engineering, Product, Design, and QA teams. Strong experience with Agile/Scrum and the software development lifecycle, with the ability to operate beyond traditional Agile processes in a fast-moving environment. Experience delivering AI-enabled projects/products or working directly with AI in the development process, with the ability to speak to what was built, how AI was used, and the business impact. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams or cross-functional teams simultaneously while bringing structure to rapidly changing priorities. Strong change management and organizational skills, particularly within teams undergoing transformation or adopting new ways of working. Comfortable working in ambiguous, highly collaborative environments and wearing multiple hats as team needs evolve. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to actively contribute ideas, influence teams, and drive alignment across Product and Engineering. o CSM / CSP Certification preferred. o Experience in streaming media software and digital technology. o Experience with backend systems, machine learning, and personalization a plus. o Have some technical proficiency demonstrated in any number of ways, ex. coding skills, quality assurance experience or technical writing background or similar.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].