[Hiring] Technical Program Leader @Abstra

Role Description

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Technical Program Leader with a strong background in AI, Product, and Engineering. The ideal candidate excels at leading large-scale initiatives, partnering with executive stakeholders, and delivering innovative solutions that drive measurable business impact.

Location: Brazil only

Responsibilities

• 8+ years of leadership experience in Product / Engineering / PMO
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience working closely with C-level executives
• Demonstrated success leading and managing large-scale initiatives across organizations in a matrixed, globally-diverse workforce
• Demonstrated experience in delivering AI/ML or GenAI products or features from use-case definition through production launch and post-launch iterations
• Experience with AI model lifecycle
• Exposure to responsible AI governance, and partnership with Security and Legal
• Hands-on familiarity with GenAI development and productivity tools such as Claude, Cursor, etc.
• Hands-on experience applying SDLC, Project Management, and Product Life-Cycle methodologies and configuring project management tooling (e.g. Jira and Confluence) to track roadmap progress, risk, and deliverables
• Business Value & Metrics: Experience mapping technical program outcomes directly to business revenue, cost savings, or operational efficiency metrics
• Strategic & Tactical Execution: Track record of owning a technical program lifecycle from initial strategy and roadmap definition through to day-to-day execution, tracking, and delivery
• Systems & Process Architecture: Experience managing multi-million dollar or multi-team programs where you successfully integrated technical architecture, operational workflows, and business processes across distinct business units
• Executive Communication: Experience presenting program status, technical risks, and strategic trade-offs to VP and C-level executives, and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical leadership and stakeholders
• Professional working English proficiency, spoken and written

Qualifications

• 8+ years of people management skills
• PMP, CSM, CPO, PgMP, IAPM, CISSP, ITIL, Six Sigma certifications
• Experience with hybrid cloud solutions
• Curious, adaptable, and action-oriented in applying AI to real business problems and measurable outcomes
• Adept at cultural change management
• Ability to thrive and succeed in a dynamic environment not slowed down by ambiguity or competing priorities
• Able to effectively modulate the presentation of information based on your audience: everyone from a C-level executive to an Individual Contributor

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The chance to work on impactful projects with a talented team
• Excellent compensation in USD
• Hardware and software setup (mandatory)

Pre-Employment Verification

As part of our standard onboarding process, candidates who successfully complete the interview process and accept an employment offer will be required to complete an employment verification check and background check. This process will confirm job titles and dates of employment with two previous employers and is a standard requirement for all new employees joining the company.