Our client a global retail and apparel leader is hiring for a contract Technical Program Manager. This is a fully remote position that can sit in any U.S. time zone. This position plays a key role in supporting a high-impact business program focused on improving analytics that drive buying and pricing decisions. The team is responsible for enhancing forecasting accuracy optimize product purchasing decisions and strengthen inventory allocation strategies. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented thrives in ambiguous environments and is comfortable serving as the bridge between multiple technical and business teams. Success in this role requires cross-functional collaboration/coordination across Engineering Product Development Management and Data Science organizations to align priorities drive strategic initiatives and ensure successful execution. Experience with financial budgeting is also important as the role includes responsibility for budget management and planning. Contract Duration 6 Months Initially Great Chance to Extend Based on Performance Benefits Medical Dental 401K and more Responsibilities/Skills Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) leading complex technical projects from conception to completion. Strong background in Technical Program Management with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects. Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder expectations. Skilled in developing detailed project plans including scope objectives timelines milestones and resource allocation. Expertise in risk management resource coordination and project quality standards. Proficient in using tools like JIRA and Smartsheet. Strong advocate for agile principles with experience promoting agile methodologies. Skilled in managing impediments and facilitating cross-team collaboration for continuous integration and delivery. Requirements Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) leading complex technical projects from conception to completion. Strong background in Technical Program Management with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects. Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder expectations. Skilled in developing detailed project plans including scope objectives timelines milestones and resource allocation. Expertise in risk management including identifying assessing and mitigating project risks. Proficient in resource coordination and efficient allocation ensuring well-supported project teams. Experience in overseeing project quality standards through rigorous testing and validation processes. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in project management processes tools and methodologies. Experienced in generating and maintaining project forecasts in PM systems including monitoring actualization and analyzing resource needs. Expertise in vendor management and selection. Ability to facilitate quarterly planning processes and coordinate various teams for strategic task planning and dependency management. Proficient in using tools like JIRA and Smartsheet to streamline planning and execution. Strong advocate for agile principles with experience promoting and advancing agile methodologies. Skilled in managing and resolving impediments with effective status reporting at multiple levels. Ability to facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication to mitigate dependencies and promote continuous integration and delivery. Experience ensuring alignment and synchronization of multiple agile teams towards common program goals.