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Technical Program Manager

Vaco
$110,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Jan 29, 2026
Let Vaco advocate for you! We are currently seeking a Technical Program Manager to support a growing team. Technical Program Manager The Technical Program Manager serves as a trusted execution partner and strategic extension of the CIO. This role is not a traditional project management position; it is designed to offload critical operational and execution responsibilities from the CIO while ensuring technology priorities remain aligned, visible, and on track in a fast paced, high growth environment. This role requires strong technical fluency combined with disciplined program execution. The TPM will identify gaps, manage dependencies, and drive initiatives that deliver measurable business and EBITDA impact. In addition to strategic partnership, the role acts as the primary functional and technical owner of enterprise ERP and CRM systems, providing centralized coordination to ensure senior development teams meet deadlines and deliver business value. Key Responsibilities CIO Partnership and Strategic Execution Act as the CIO's primary execution partner, translating strategy into actionable initiatives Maintain holistic visibility across all active technology programs, dependencies, and risks Proactively surface issues, tradeoffs, and decisions requiring executive input Prepare executive ready status updates, recommendations, and decision materials Enterprise Systems and Program Delivery Serve as the functional and technical owner of ERP and CRM platforms Drive planning, sequencing, and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives Define clear scope, milestones, owners, and success metrics Ensure disciplined follow up, escalation, and problem solving to keep programs on track Business and Financial Impact Partner with Operations, Finance, and Product to identify process improvements enabled by technology Support initiatives tied to cost reduction, margin improvement, and revenue growth Track financial impact and ensure technology initiatives translate into operational adoption and value realization Qualifications Required 6+ years of experience in technical program management, systems transformation, or engineering adjacent roles Strong understanding of enterprise systems, integrations, and software delivery Proven ability to manage complex, interdependent initiatives Experience partnering directly with senior leaders and translating technical work into business outcomes Preferred Experience acting as a chief of staff style partner to a senior IT leader Background in high growth or private equity backed environments Financial acumen with metrics such as EBITDA, ROI, and run rate savings Experience in operationally complex industries Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.