[Hiring] Mid/Senior Technical Program Manager @University of Maryland

Role Description

The Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory (CATT Lab) is seeking an experienced Mid/Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software and analytical solutions. The TPM serves as the primary liaison between technical teams, product stakeholders, leadership, and customers to ensure successful delivery of CATT Lab products.

• Responsible for program planning, project execution, stakeholder engagement, and resource coordination across multiple projects and technical disciplines.
• Approximately 80% of the role focuses on project and program management, with up to 20% dedicated to product ownership responsibilities.
• Oversee one or more of the following technical teams:
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Data Architecture and Platform
  • UX/UI
  • IT Operations and Infrastructure
  • Customer Support

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work performed in an office environment.
• Regularly required to communicate and exchange information and to use technology/devices.
• Position can be 100% remote (US based only).

Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in program management, project management, or product management roles.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent technical projects or programs with competing priorities.
• Experience managing complex technical projects involving software development, analytics, data platforms, infrastructure, or operational systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams with five (5) or more technical resources.
• Experience communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership and customers.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methodologies.
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, or comparable tools.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in program management, project management, or product management roles.
• Experience serving in both project management and product ownership capacities.
• Experience managing technical teams delivering software, analytics, or decision-support solutions.
• Experience with on-premise and/or hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, business domains, and customer programs.
• Familiarity with GovRAMP, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, FISMA, or related security and compliance frameworks.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or comparable certification.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000-$175,000
• For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Additional Job Details

• Required Application Materials:
  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)
  • References upon request.
  • Professional Statement-required upon completion of the interview process and before an offer.
  • 2 External Letters-required upon completion of the interview process and before an offer.
• Best Consideration date: 9/8/26
• Posting close date: Open until filled
• Financial Disclosure Required: No