Technical Program Manager

About the Role

As a Technical Program Manager at Abnormal Security, you will oversee the technical program management of APAC product initiatives while also focusing on enabling and engaging our internal engineering communities. A core part of your responsibility will involve improving execution processes by aligning APAC engineering teams with global R&D practices. This role provides the opportunity to foster internal engineering growth and efficiency, while driving impactful product initiatives in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. APAC Products Program Management:
• Lead the technical program management efforts for the APAC product teams, ensuring the timely delivery of products that enhance Abnormal Security s capabilities.
• Track key project milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep teams on target.
2. Internal Engineering Communities Engagement:
• Foster the development of internal engineering talent by organizing hackathons, tech talks, and post-mortems aimed at upskilling and knowledge-sharing across teams.
• Enable Gen-AI tool adoption among the engineering community
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create opportunities for internal engineers to share insights, innovations, and best practices.
• Act as an advocate for the internal engineering community, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
3. R&D Engine Enablement:
• Align APAC engineering managers and teams with Abnormal Security s global R&D engine processes to ensure consistency and execution excellence.
• Collaborate with JIRA administrators to optimize JIRA workflows, making the R&D engine execution seamless and efficient for the APAC region.
• Establish escalation mechanisms and frameworks to operate critical services from the APAC region.
• Support APAC teams in adopting global best practices, ensuring that development cycles run smoothly and are in sync with other regions.
• Work closely with Engineering Teams in APAC to help improve their effectiveness and productivity and success, delivering on their roadmap goals

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, program management, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in community engagement, R&D enablement, or program management roles.
• Strong inclination to leverage latest developments in Gen AI to enhance productivity
• Proven experience in fostering and engaging internal engineering teams, creating opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration.
• Experience working with engineering teams to align with global R&D processes and improve development execution.
• Strong technical background with experience using tools like JIRA to manage and optimize project workflows.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive product initiatives.

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