Technical Program Manager (Video)

Reference: 2468_1781035490

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support critical video platform initiatives within a leading entertainment and media organization. This role will drive execution across multiple high-impact programs and platforms, partnering closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to ensure successful delivery of customer-facing video experiences.

The TPM will play a key role in coordinating complex technical programs, managing dependencies, facilitating planning processes, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

  • Lead and coordinate multiple concurrent technical programs across video platform initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain program plans, delivery schedules, and dependency management frameworks.
  • Track project milestones, risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
  • Drive accountability across teams for committed deliverables and timelines.
  • Facilitate critical path planning and execution activities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner closely with engineering teams, product managers, and senior leadership to align priorities and execution plans.
  • Serve as a central point of coordination between technical and business stakeholders.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Support stakeholder engagement and ensure transparency throughout the program lifecycle.

Planning & Operational Excellence

  • Actively participate in quarterly planning, intake processes, Scrum of Scrums, roadmap reviews, and program reporting.
  • Establish and maintain effective governance and reporting mechanisms.
  • Drive process improvements that enhance program execution and delivery efficiency.
  • Support portfolio-level planning and prioritization efforts.

Technical Partnership

  • Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical dependencies and delivery considerations.
  • Collaborate with teams responsible for platform architecture, APIs, microservices, deployments, infrastructure, and operational readiness.
  • Translate technical concepts into clear business and program communications for non-technical stakeholders.

Platforms & Program Areas

The TPM will support initiatives across several strategic platforms, including:

Merlin Platform

A metadata platform that powers customer experiences across:

  • Television content
  • Movies
  • Listings and guides
  • Music
  • Live sports
  • Video-on-demand services

XVP/XDP (Video Platform)

A customer-facing video platform responsible for:

  • Content delivery
  • Video playback experiences
  • Purchase and cancellation transactions
  • Viewing continuity
  • Watch history
  • End-to-end video experience management

Global Platform Initiatives

Support cross-organizational programs and platform modernization efforts, including streaming and device-related initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of professional experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or related roles.
  • Proven experience managing multiple simultaneous, high-priority technical programs.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile delivery methodologies.
  • Experience managing complex cross-functional dependencies and stakeholder relationships.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and context-switch effectively.
  • Experience working directly with engineering and product organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with:
    • APIs
    • Microservices architectures
    • Cloud and infrastructure environments
    • Data centers and deployment processes
    • Platform engineering concepts
  • Experience with:
    • Jira
    • Confluence
    • Smartsheet
  • Exposure to AI-enabled productivity tools for documentation, planning, or stakeholder communications.
  • Experience supporting media, entertainment, streaming, metadata, or video platform products.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate will:

  • Thrive in highly collaborative environments.
  • Demonstrate strong ownership and execution capabilities.
  • Effectively manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
  • Build credibility with technical and business stakeholders alike.
  • Navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on delivery outcomes.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently at all levels of the organization.

Location & Work Arrangement

  • Philadelphia, PA (Headquarters)
  • Hybrid work model with an expectation of approximately 2-4 days per week onsite.

Employment Type

  • Contract (Level 4 Technical Program Manager)
  • Long-term engagement with potential for ongoing renewal based on business needs and performance.

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

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Added 09/06/2026
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