Technical Program Manager (III)

Aquent is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to support a global technology leader in managing and modernizing the software systems behind its extensive corporate real estate portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong real estate domain knowledge with technical program management expertise. You will oversee the delivery of custom-built applications and enterprise software solutions, collaborate with global engineering teams, and help drive improvements in software development processes, including AI-enabled transformation.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of medium to complex software projects supporting a large-scale corporate real estate portfolio.
• Manage programs involving custom-developed applications and third-party enterprise platforms such as IBM TRIRIGA, SAP, and Salesforce.
• Partner closely with software engineers, business stakeholders, and external vendors to define requirements, manage dependencies, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Apply strong technical knowledge to bridge communication between development teams and real estate business stakeholders.
• Oversee software development lifecycles (SDLC), utilizing Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to streamline software delivery, reduce manual effort, and improve team productivity and quality.
• Coordinate with globally distributed teams, including offshore engineering and delivery teams based in India.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, resources, and stakeholder communication across multiple initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the corporate real estate domain and the technology systems that support real estate operations.
• Proven experience managing the delivery of medium to complex software solutions.
• Strong technical acumen and the ability to communicate effectively with software developers and engineering teams.
• Experience managing custom-built applications and/or enterprise software implementations.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to collaborate across global time zones, particularly with teams in India.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the software industry.
• Experience with IBM TRIRIGA, SAP, Salesforce, or similar enterprise applications, particularly within real estate technology environments.
• Experience managing enterprise real estate technology portfolios or Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS).
• Experience driving AI-enabled software development transformation, including redesigning SDLC processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Experience managing offshore development teams and third-party vendors.
• Previous experience working with or supporting large global technology organizations.

Working Hours & Global Collaboration

This role requires collaboration with teams based in India.

• Candidates must be available to begin their workday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time approximately two days per week.
• Earlier starts may be required more frequently during critical project phases.
• On early-start days, the workday will generally conclude around 2:30 PM Pacific Time.

Why This Opportunity?

You'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise technology initiatives supporting a significant global real estate portfolio. This role offers a unique combination of technical program leadership, real estate technology, global collaboration, and AI-driven process improvement.

If you enjoy solving complex enterprise software challenges and working across both technology and business teams, we'd love to connect.