Top Technical Program Manager Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Leads multiple concurrent quantum computing R&D programs, translating research roadmaps into measurable execution plans and scalable technologies. Partners across applied research, engineering, product teams, and external organizations to prioritize work, manage risks, solve technical challenges, and advance quantum technologies toward fault-tolerant computing. Requires strong technical understanding of quantum hardware and software, exceptional communication, and extensive experience managing complex cross-functional technology initiatives.

Lead the technical strategy, architecture, evaluation, and delivery of networking capabilities for Microsoft’s hyperscale AI infrastructure. Translate AI workload needs into networking requirements, guide decisions across InfiniBand, RDMA, Ethernet, switches, optics, and interconnects, influence supplier roadmaps, and drive cross-functional programs spanning engineering, operations, datacenter infrastructure, supply chain, finance, and customers.

Leads strategic, cross-organizational IT transformation programs from definition and planning through execution and sustainment. Develops integrated plans, manages scope, dependencies, risks, and external implementation providers, and communicates status to executive sponsors and governance boards. The role drives stakeholder alignment, supports enterprise applications, works independently through ambiguity, and improves PMO processes through best practices.

Lead multi-quarter data platform modernization programs involving streaming ingestion, table format migrations, workflow consolidation, and legacy system deprecation. Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, manage dependencies and risks, build dashboards, validate efficiency savings, communicate status to leadership, and apply GenAI to improve program execution, workflows, and decision-making while meeting AI governance requirements.

Leads complex technical programs and cross-platform initiatives across Capital One’s card technology portfolio. Establishes TPM operating models, roadmaps, maturity frameworks, and scalable tooling; aligns architecture and dependencies; manages risks and executive escalations; and drives measurable platform outcomes across engineering teams. Requires strong experience with distributed systems, cloud architecture, Agile delivery, regulated environments, organizational influence, and large-scale technical program execution.

Lead strategic, cross-functional technical programs for Lyft’s core acquisition products. Develop integration roadmaps, playbooks, release plans, and dependency-management strategies; coordinate engineering, product, and business stakeholders; identify systemic risks; and drive iterative delivery across large-scale distributed production systems. The role requires technical depth, executive communication, autonomous decision-making, and the ability to influence teams in ambiguous, matrixed environments.

Own cross-functional technical programs across product, data, engineering, security, infrastructure, IT, and marketing. Establish planning and operating cadences, roadmap and capacity tracking, release management, delivery metrics, incident management, compliance support, onboarding, and AI-native engineering operations. Coordinate dependencies, vendors, clients, and partner integrations while providing leadership with concise status reporting and ensuring multi-team initiatives launch predictably.

Leads Azure infrastructure and platform technical programs from strategy through execution. Establishes roadmaps, milestones, operating rhythms, scorecards, and risk management; coordinates product groups, field teams, partners, and engineering stakeholders. Drives customer escalation resolution, product feedback, reusable intellectual property and value-based deliverables, enablement, and adoption measurement. Influences across organizations, communicates with executives, and uses data, telemetry, AI, and agentic tools to improve program effectiveness.

Leads new product introduction programs for Microsoft’s Security portfolio, improving launch visibility, Day-0 readiness, technical input collection, risk management, and cross-functional accountability. Drives NPI transformation by improving processes, tools, roles, and engagement models; applying AI, automation, and reusable workflows; and coordinating complex launches. Manages teams and partners across engineering, product marketing, support, customer success, and other organizations while building technical program management capabilities.

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale AI platform programs, including technical roadmaps, software development lifecycles, releases, risks, dependencies, schedules, metrics, and executive communications. Mentor team members and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders while guiding complex AI infrastructure initiatives from concept through market delivery.

Manage satellite development programs across bus and payload systems, including schedules, dependencies, risks, suppliers, milestones, reporting, meetings, and action items. Coordinate avionics, RF/payload, ground software, production, engineering, and supply-chain teams while supporting hardware development, integration, testing, manufacturing, and process improvement.

Own end-to-end technical programs for enterprise AI deployments in customer-owned cloud environments. Coordinate infrastructure, security, networking, provisioning, model access, and observability teams; manage milestones, dependencies, risks, escalations, and launch cadence. Translate technical requirements into actionable plans and improve Sierra’s deployment playbooks, tooling, and operating standards while establishing the infrastructure TPM function.

Leads manufacturing technical programs connecting product development with global operations. Manages custom automation, tooling, and test equipment from requirements and vendor selection through FAT, SAT, deployment, and production ramp. Coordinates schedules, risks, change management, budgets, resources, vendors, and contract manufacturers while tracking manufacturing readiness KPIs such as yield, cycle time, reliability, and CAPEX spend.

Own the mechanical Product Design program for a compact wearable from concept through EVT, DVT, and PVT. Manage part releases, change control, tooling, materials, suppliers, validation, build readiness, issue closure, schedules, and factory coordination across Product Design, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Operations, and contract manufacturers.

Own sustaining program management for Mill’s Consumer hardware products from launch through steady-state production and end of life. Responsibilities include engineering change orders, contract manufacturer and supplier oversight, cost-down initiatives, COGS and variance management, inventory risk, alternate-supply qualification, executive reporting, and cross-functional risk resolution. The role requires coordinating engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial partners while managing domestic and international build-event travel.

Leads the end-to-end development of an autonomous electric ATV from prototype through production. Defines program strategy, product priorities, technical roadmaps, requirements, performance targets, and manufacturing readiness. Coordinates mechanical, electrical, software, AI, operations, suppliers, and leadership while managing tradeoffs among cost, performance, schedule, risk, and manufacturability. Drives resource allocation, validation, reliability growth, build-versus-buy decisions, and organizational improvements.

Own launch readiness and lifecycle execution for new aircraft and major hardware changes. Create integrated launch plans, set release-readiness gates, track schedule/cost/quality/risk, manage supplier and retrofit planning, resolve build and field issues, and make go/no-go decisions to ensure safe, maintainable, and scalable fleet deployments.

Leads large-scale AI, digital, and cloud transformation programs from strategy through launch and realized business value. The role coordinates concurrent Agile teams, technical direction, architecture discussions, AI lifecycle governance, risk management, KPIs, stakeholder communication, staffing, and executive decision-making. It requires translating business goals into technical plans, managing complex dependencies and trade-offs, mentoring delivery leaders, and shaping delivery practices while partnering with clients on growth opportunities.

Leads cross-functional technical programs connecting enterprise customer needs, field insights, and engineering execution across Microsoft’s security portfolio. Defines roadmaps, metrics, dependencies, and accountability; translates customer problems into engineering requirements; drives product improvements, deployment readiness, and adoption. Uses SQL, telemetry, dashboards, and operational data to establish decision systems and measure outcomes. Partners across engineering, product, security, field, and business teams while managing risks, influencing executives, and creating scalable operating mechanisms.

Manage multiple high-visibility technical security programs and incident-response engagements. Coordinate customer and internal resources, communicate objectives, produce incident and process-improvement reports, establish repeatable processes, triage feature requests, support logistics and operations, and assist with training and new offerings. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, handling ambiguity, and responding effectively during security crises while maintaining awareness of Microsoft security tools and processes.

Lead cross-functional technical program teams delivering SaaS customer implementations on time and with high quality. Own project plans, status reporting, risks, metrics, and quality indicators. Coordinate technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation activities. Improve processes through automation, identify product enhancements, gather user requirements, define scope, and establish effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and B2B customers.

Lead complex, cross-functional software programs spanning product, engineering, infrastructure, and platform teams. Translate strategy and OKRs into execution plans, manage dependencies and risks, improve delivery flow using metrics and AI-driven insights, and facilitate alignment among senior stakeholders. Coach teams toward empowered, data-driven delivery while shaping program processes, tools, and operating culture.

Lead cross-functional Data Foundations programs spanning telemetry, platform health metrics, analytics infrastructure, data governance, and reliability. Own technical requirements, roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, delivery operations, and organizational adoption without direct authority. Partner with engineering on pipelines, event streaming, service levels, and anomaly detection while contributing to product discovery and customer use-case analysis. The role requires SQL proficiency, modern cloud data stack knowledge, and strong technical program management experience.

Lead flexible and rigid circuit board design releases and manufacturing builds for wearable devices from early design through production. Manage PCB fabrication, SMT and FATP builds, supplier readiness, APAC contract manufacturers, schedules, quality, yield, and risks. Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams while coordinating with overseas partners. Contribute to consulting practice activities, thought leadership, case studies, and digital transformation materials.

Embed with strategic customers to lead end-to-end technical programs, aligning business needs with engineering across AI, cloud, and data. Use AI-assisted engineering, engineering tooling, and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver measurable outcomes, scale reusable patterns, and manage risk in ambiguous environments.