Technical Program Manager

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of technical program/project management experience
• Strong understanding of relevant technologies, software development methodologies and processes (S-SDLC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and development practices
• Ability to understand complex technical systems and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• PMP, Scrum Master, or other relevant certification
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, etc.)
• Data analysis and visualization skills
• Experience in electronic payments and accounting systems

What the job involves

• As a Technical Program Manager at Marqeta, you will be responsible for leading technical workstreams or initiatives, coordinating work across engineering teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope
• The Product Operations and Technical Program Management team operates as an integral component of the Strategy and Operations organisation within the Product organisation
• We specialise in facilitating and orchestrating Product and Engineering teams and strategic initiatives that encompass our platform, product portfolio, and new innovations for our customers
• Our team functions as the essential connective tissue between engineering, product, TechAI, go-to-market, and customer-facing teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and aligned execution across these critical organisational functions
• Drive technical projects from concept to completion, managing scope, schedule, and resources
• Identify dependencies, risks, and issues; develop mitigation strategies
• Facilitate communication between engineering, product, design, and business teams
• Lead technical planning, estimation, and prioritization sessions
• Document technical decisions and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and remove obstacles for engineering teams
• Balance technical tradeoffs with business requirements and timelines

The application process

• Recruiter For This Role: Louise Devlin
• Application Submission
• Recruiter phone call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Interviews” to meet the team
• Offer!

Benefits

• Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
• Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
• Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
• Marqeta paid family leave: We support all families. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents and up to 20 for birthing parents. We also offer 4 weeks of caregiving leave
• 401k match: We invest in your future. We’ll match 50% of your contribution and up to 6% of your salary
• Meaningful equity: As owners of the company, we’re all in this together. Full-time employees will receive equity in Marqeta
• Giving back: We recognize we’re part of a larger community and encourage employees to donate their time and expertise to organizations they support
• Monthly stipend: You’ll get an additional monthly stipend on your paycheck to help fund your daily commute, cell phone, and/or internet connectivity
• Stock discount: The Employee Stock Purchase Program allows employees to buy discounted company stock