Job Details

A leading specialty retail and lifestyle brand is seeking an experienced Tech Program Manager to drive large-scale initiatives across its logistics and supply chain ecosystem. This role is perfect for someone who excels in fast-moving, highly cross-functional environments and can bridge the gap between technical delivery and operational needs. If you're adept at structuring complex programs, navigating dependencies, aligning diverse stakeholders, and guiding teams from concept through execution, this opportunity offers a strong platform to make a measurable impact on critical logistics operations.

Pay: $50-75/hr

Duration: Ongoing, long-term temp

Location: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) in San Francisco, San Jose, or Rocklin

Tech Program Manager, Logistics

We're seeking an experienced Tech Program Manager to lead large-scale initiatives within the Logistics domain, overseeing programs across warehouse management, distribution center operations, transportation, final-mile delivery, and returns. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver complex technology solutions that support evolving operational needs.

What You'll Do

• Drive end-to-end delivery of complex logistics programs using established program and project management methodologies.
• Partner with project managers to manage risks, dependencies, and overall program health—communicating status, issues, and next steps to leadership.
• Utilize tools such as Jira and Rally to manage large scopes of work, define estimates, build execution plans, remove blockers, and ensure cross-team alignment.
• Lead discussions with business users and product owners to refine requirements for supply chain and logistics systems.
• Oversee configuration and custom development efforts within warehouse management platforms.
• Manage integrations between core logistics systems and upstream/downstream platforms, including OMS, merchandising systems, carrier/3PL systems, and microservices.
• Oversee development and QA for integrations, reporting, analytics, and system performance monitoring.
• Own project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost analyses, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate quality control processes, documentation, communication plans, and stakeholder updates.
• Identify strategic interdependencies and collaborate with the right partners to resolve issues quickly.
• Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams, including engineering, architecture, QA, and product.
• Engage with external vendors, manage deliverables, and drive accountability to timelines and SLAs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8+ years of program/project management experience, with experience in logistics, supply chain, or retail.
• Strong technical understanding of logistics systems architecture and integrations.
• Hands-on experience working with development teams and driving technical deliverables.
• Proven track record managing large, complex logistics or retail programs.
• Expertise in warehouse management systems (Manhattan preferred).
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (Jira, Rally, SDLC).
• Strong roadmap development, estimation, budgeting, and metrics-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly at both the technical and executive levels.
• Experience leading third-party vendors and navigating cross-team dependencies.
• Strong analytical, collaboration, facilitation, and influence skills.
• High execution bias and willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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