Senior Manager of Technical Program Management, Pano AI

• 9+ years of experience in technical program management or equivalent roles in fast-paced, product and engineering teams
• 2+ years in a formal people management role, ideally leading TPMs or technical leads
• Proven success in delivering complex, cross-functional programs involving software, hardware, and/or operational systems
• Strong technical fluency — able to understand system architecture, standard operating procedures, databases, and write basic code to automate tasks
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a bias for clarity and alignment
• Experience working in startups or small, high-growth teams with evolving processes and goals
• Demonstrated ability to balance execution speed with quality and long-term thinking
• Humility, empathy, and open-mindedness - no egos

Desirable

• We are looking for a seasoned Technical Program Management (TPM) to join Pano as our first Manager of TPM
• You’ll lead cross-functional program execution across engineering, product, and operations
• As a key technical leader, you'll play a pivotal role in helping us scale with precision — balancing speed and quality while driving programs from concept to launch
• You will bring clarity to a fast-moving and rapidly evolving startup
• Along the way, you’ll establish and iterate on processes, and help teams stay aligned and accountable across competing priorities.This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, communicates crisply across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and cares deeply about outcomes, not just outputs
• You’ll help us think big, plan rigorously, and deliver world-class results — at startup velocity
• Lead planning and execution for complex, cross-functional technical programs from inception through delivery
• Partner closely with engineering, product management, design, operations, and leadership to define program goals, requirements, and success metrics
• Proactively identify and resolve risks, bottlenecks, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams
• Define and evolve lightweight processes to improve velocity, visibility, and decision-making without sacrificing quality
• Lead program reviews, drive clear documentation, and establish reliable communication rhythms across all stakeholders
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
• Coach and develop TPMs and technical leaders to raise the execution bar across the company