Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology (R6186)
Shield AI· Finance Division – FP&A
San Diego, CA$120k - $190kFull Time EmployeePosted 1w ago
About the role
Technical Program Manager to run a Finance Technology delivery function, serving as Scrum Master and Jira owner to turn priorities into commitments, manage capacity and dependencies, and provide insights to leadership for resource allocation and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Own Jira management and maintain a clear, trusted view of priorities, ownership, progress, and dependencies.
- Serve as Scrum Master, facilitating planning, delivery reviews, retrospectives, and impediment removal.
- Establish disciplined intake, prioritization, and capacity planning across projects and operational work.
- Coordinate cross-functional programs spanning planning, data products, and Finance applications.
- Translate delivery trends and team feedback into recommendations on resource allocation, sequencing, and sustainable workload.
- Surface risks and tradeoffs early, presenting leadership with actionable options.
- Improve delivery practices, release readiness, and handoffs without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional technical programs involving data, enterprise systems, or business applications.
- Hands-on Jira management and experience serving as a Scrum Master.
- Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with clear executive and team communication.
- Ability to manage dependencies and influence decisions across teams without direct authority.
- Experience using operational insights to improve capacity planning, delivery effectiveness, and team health.
Skills
Required:Jira managementScrum Mastering
Benefits
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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