Technical Program Manager

Heredia, Costa Rica

Technical Program Manager II (Contractor)

Objective

Lead high-impact technical programs focused on post-merger integrations and enterprise-wide business and technology transformations. This role is responsible for translating acquisition strategies into scalable technical execution plans, ensuring operational scalability and alignment with organizational growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical due diligence and post-acquisition integration planning across enterprise systems, infrastructure, security, and business applications.
• Drive the integration of acquired companies into the organization’s technical ecosystem, aligning architecture, identity management, data environments, and operational processes.
• Design and implement scalable governance frameworks, integration playbooks, and standardized execution models to accelerate value realization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Legal, HR, and Product to convert business acquisition strategies into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Manage large-scale technical and business process transformation programs aligned with company growth and operational scalability goals.
• Identify integration risks proactively, assess impact, and implement mitigation strategies across multiple workstreams.
• Establish program metrics, executive reporting structures, and operating rhythms to ensure transparency and leadership alignment.
• Operate effectively across multiple time zones while influencing senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in technical program or project management within complex, cross-functional environments.
• Proven experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including technical due diligence and post-merger integrations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems such as Identity platforms, ERP, HRIS, Finance systems, SaaS ecosystems, and Cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale technical and business transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with interdependencies and aggressive timelines.
• Experience defining governance models, integration frameworks, and standardized execution processes.
• Strong risk management capabilities, stakeholder alignment, and executive-level communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in high-growth technology or cloud-native environments.
• Master’s degree (MBA or advanced technical degree).
• Experience building M&A integration playbooks or operating models from the ground up.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and systems integration strategies.
• Experience using program management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks (SOX, ISO, SOC2).

Additional Information

Contractor role within a global technology environment.