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Calix is hiring a Principal Technical Program Manager

About the Role

This role is responsible for leading large-scale, cross-organizational initiatives that require deep technical understanding and strategic coordination. The individual will ensure timely execution, risk mitigation, and clear communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of major technical programs with enterprise-wide impact
  • Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to define program scope and objectives
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource requirements
  • Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and integration points
  • Monitor program health using metrics and key performance indicators
  • Escalate risks and resolve blockers to maintain schedule integrity
  • Facilitate decision-making across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ensure alignment between technical execution and business goals
  • Drive process improvements across program management practices
  • Communicate status updates to executive leadership
  • Manage change control processes for program-level adjustments
  • Support the development of long-term technical roadmaps
  • Coordinate with QA, operations, and support teams for smooth deployments
  • Lead post-mortem reviews and capture lessons learned
  • Mentor junior program managers and promote best practices
  • Integrate security and compliance requirements into program planning
  • Work closely with architecture teams to ensure scalability and reliability
  • Balance innovation velocity with technical debt management
  • Drive alignment across geographically distributed teams
  • Utilize data to inform trade-offs and prioritization decisions
  • Ensure customer requirements are reflected in technical deliverables
  • Champion agile and lean methodologies across programs
  • Maintain documentation for program governance and audits
  • Support organizational change during major technical transitions
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on role and location

Team

Cross-functional engineering and product teams in a high-growth technology environment

Why This Role Matters

  • This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives that directly impact customer experience and business growth.
  • The leader in this role will shape how teams collaborate across technical domains and influence the scalability of future product offerings.

Growth and Development

  • Opportunities to lead high-visibility programs and expand leadership responsibilities are built into the role.
  • Access to ongoing learning, technical training, and mentorship is supported to ensure continuous professional development.

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
JiraConfluenceMS OfficePowerBIProgram ManagementAgile MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementProject PlanningRisk ManagementCommunication
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Posted 6 months ago