Technical Program Manager (Microservices)

Piper Companies is hiring a Technical Program Manager (Microservices) for a large technology organization located in Durham, NC. The Technical Program Manager (Microservices) will need to come from a strong technical/software background and will be leading and managing high level engineers and project managers. The Technical Program Manager (Microservices) will need to sit on site in Durham, NC several days per week and is a long term contract opportunity.

Responsibilities for the Technical Program Manager (Microservices):

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery
• Proactively identify and eliminate engineering roadblocks, enabling teams to maintain momentum
• Escalate risks and concerns to leadership with clarity and urgency, offering actionable mitigation strategies
• Facilitate technical discussions and ensure alignment on architecture decisions, especially in areas involving microservices and cloud infrastructure
• Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements for the Technical Program Manager (Microservices):

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, ideally with a background as a Software Engineer
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and scalable systems
• Demonstrated ability to remove technical and organizational blockers
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse team

Compensation for Technical Program Manager (Microservices):

• $100,000 - $130,000 base salary
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental , PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

Keywords: Technical Program Manager, TPM, contract to hire, hybrid work, onsite schedule, software engineering background, microservices architecture, cloud infrastructure, AWS, Azure, GCP, cloud platforms, engineering roadblocks, project management, risk escalation, cross-functional collaboration, agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD, DevOps, scalable systems, stakeholder management, technical leadership, program delivery, technical execution, team empowerment, technical discussions, product development, software programs, technical strategy, fast-paced environment, technical initiatives, engineering operations

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This job opens for applications on 1/15/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.