Associate Technical Program Manager
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and they are seeking an Associate Technical Program Manager to help drive cross-functional software initiatives. This role will support the delivery of high-quality features for audio experiences across mobile, web, and in-car environments by collaborating with various teams and managing program execution.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end delivery of cross-functional software initiatives, supporting one to two midsize to large engineering teams
- Own program plans, milestones, dependencies, and delivery timelines across app and automotive programs
- Track progress against goals and ensure commitments are met with a high bar for quality
- Act as a key connector between engineering and non-technical stakeholders, including product, marketing, and operations
- Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineering leads to align execution with organizational priorities and help coordinate launches and rollouts across platforms and partners
- Translate product requirements into clear technical plans, identifying scope, dependencies, and sequencing
- Assist with backlog grooming, feature prioritization, and roadmap planning
- Support estimation and capacity planning efforts across teams
- Proactively identify delivery risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies
- Drive mitigation strategies and escalate issues as needed to maintain momentum
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, retrospectives, and release coordination
- Promote efficient development workflows and continuous improvement
- Provide clear, concise updates on program status, risks, and milestones
- Tailor communication for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ensure transparency and alignment across teams and leadership
Skills
- Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, Scrum Master, or in a related role managing cross-functional initiatives
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern application development
- Experience with project management methodologies, frameworks, and tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate between technical and business contexts
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity
- Experience using program and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S
- Exposure to consumer-facing products such as mobile apps, web platforms, or automotive / connected-car systems
- Experience working with distributed or cross-platform engineering teams
- Familiarity with AI applications to optimize workflows and support TPM responsibilities
Benefits
- Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives
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