Technical Program Manager

Technical Program ManagerRemote anywhere in the USA- The company will not sponsor!Must have experience as a PM within a Series A or Series B startup Ideally have worked for companies in the open source space and bigger bonus if you've worked on dev-ex or dev tooling or dev infrastructure products. About the Company We’re partnered with an early-stage, venture-backed startup building an Open-Source Developer Platform for AI Agents—this open-source platform lets product teams embed production-grade AI agents inside real-world applications.

With fresh capital and a team of accomplished builders, we’re laying the infrastructure that will define how user-interactive AI is delivered at scale. We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive operational excellence for our growing engineering team at an early-stage, high-growth startup. You’ll implement light-but-effective processes that bring clarity, accountability, and momentum—without bogging the team down. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of structure and speed, treats process as a product, and understands the dynamics of fast-paced startups building open-source SaaS products for demanding customers. ? Important:

Series A or Series B startup experience is required. What You’ll DoDrive task clarity by breaking work into detailed, well-structured ticketsRun rigorous sprint planning, estimation, and prioritizationEnsure high standards in ticket writing, acceptance criteria, and QA practicesImplement end-to-end quality guardrails and testing practicesLead lightweight rituals (standups, grooming, retros) that scale with the teamCollaborate closely with product and engineering leadership on roadmap planningEnsure cross-functional alignment and keep teams on track for major deliverablesHelp improve and evolve engineering processes to support rapid growthWhat We’re Looking ForMust-Have Experience:

? 5+ years as a Technical Program Manager or Project Manager within software teams? Proven success working in early-stage startups (Series A/B required)? Strong knowledge of agile, sprint planning, and estimation techniques? Experience supporting open-source software projects? Familiarity with SaaS delivery, customer-facing SLAs, and service uptime expectations? Strong communication and documentation skills? Hands-on experience with tools like Jira, Linear, Shortcut, or Asana? Technical background (you can engage deeply with engineering teams)Nice-to-Haves:

Experience shaping QA/testing standardsHistory of coaching engineers and product teams on process maturityPassion for working in public and engaging with open-source communitiesWhy JoinJoin an A+ team and help build products from the ground upShape technology powering the next generation of AI-enabled applicationsBe part of a remote-first, flexible work cultureInfluence the direction of a well-funded, fast-growing startupA seat at the table shaping a core layer of tomorrow’s AI stack.

Contribute to a thriving open-source ecosystemIf you’re excited to bring startup grit, SaaS savvy, and open-source passion to a team that’s scaling fast—we want to hear from you!