Technical Program Manager
Infinitive is a data and AI consultancy that enables its clients to modernize, monetize and operationalize their data to create lasting and substantial value. We possess deep industry and technology expertise to drive and sustain adoption of new capabilities. We match our people and personalities to our clients' culture while bringing the right mix of talent and skills to enable high return on investment.
Infinitive has been named “Best Small Firms to Work For” by Consulting Magazine 7 times most recently in 2024. Infinitive has also been named a Washington Post “Top Workplace”, Washington Business Journal “Best Places to Work”, and Virginia Business “Best Places to Work.”
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong foundation in AWS-based data platforms and large-scale ETL integrations. This role requires an individual capable of bridging engineering and product teams, driving technical architecture decisions, and managing the delivery of complex data modernization programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who excels in program governance, cross-functional alignment, and stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Partnership: Collaborate with engineering leads to shape technical architecture across AWS platforms, including Glue, Lambda, Aurora, S3, EMR, and DynamoDB.
Program Execution: Lead delivery of scalable ETL pipelines and data integration strategies to support legacy-to-modern system transitions.
Governance & Alignment: Own program plans, cross-team alignment, risk mitigation, and executive reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a strategic liaison between engineering and product to ensure architectural decisions align with business outcomes.
TPM Enablement: Build frameworks, documentation, and onboarding paths to support incoming TPMs and scale operational excellence.
Required Skills & Experience:
7+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership.
Strong technical knowledge of AWS services including Glue, Lambda, Aurora, EMR, DynamoDB, and S3.
Hands-on experience with ETL processes, Spark/PySpark, and data migration initiatives.
Familiarity with distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, strategic roadmap planning, and end-to-end program delivery.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
Experience with mainframe and legacy system migrations (e.g., COBOL-based systems).
Background in platform modernization, ERP systems, or financial technology environments.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the onboarding, training, and scaling of TPM teams.