Technical Program Manager

Position: Technical Program Manager 

Location: San Francisco, CA

Type: Full-time

Desired start date: ASAP

 

The Opportunity:

Ohalo is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in San Francisco, CA as a Technical Program Manager (TPM) supporting engineering programs. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in bridging the gap between technical execution and product development, ensuring that initiatives align seamlessly with commercial objectives.

As a TPM, you will collaborate closely with program leads and business leadership to coordinate and execute programs, manage timelines, and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering (including software, hardware, automation, and AI/ML), product, business, and legal teams. Your responsibilities will span a variety of critical functions, including roadmapping, stakeholder management, Agile planning, risk assessment, and resource tracking.

You will also play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency by leading efforts to standardize data and optimize workflows. Additionally, you will develop and manage dashboards, databases, and key performance metrics to ensure that technical product initiatives remain on track and are delivered on schedule.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the integration of cutting-edge engineering and software with practical, impactful solutions. If you are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Support the leadership of multiple programs, from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, technical feasibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks, leveraging Agile project and program management expertise to deliver results.
• Play a pivotal role in initiating and scoping new programs, collaborating with stakeholders to define clear objectives, scope, and timelines.
• Manage the operational aspects of programs, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, meeting facilitation, and documentation.
• Lead and optimize Agile/Scrum practices, helping teams implement workflows that improve velocity and predictability across software and hardware engineering initiatives.
• Interface with engineering teams to support their highest priority projects, facilitating progress towards automation and engineering solutions while maximizing ROI to Ohalo.
• Introduce, optimize, and standardize tools, templates, and processes to empower teams and enhance efficiency. Diligently track program budgets, resources, and key performance metrics. Provide insightful reports to stakeholders, offering proactive guidance and recommendations. Support prompt and effective issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with engineering and product managers, collaborating closely to translate innovative concepts into user-ready technologies.
• Provide technical program management support for internal engineering development efforts, including software systems, AI/ML models, automation platforms, and robotics.
• Leverage Agile project management best practices to support the achievement of program goals and objectives.

Candidate Profile 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or business discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in project or program management in a technical R&D setting, preferably within a software, hardware, or automation engineering environment.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I+, or equivalent) required; advanced credentials (PSM II/III, SASM, PMI-ACP) a plus.
• Proven experience or familiarity with project management tools (JIRA), modern collaboration (Miro/Figma), low-code databases (Airtable) and BI dashboards (Looker Studio, Tableau, etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies; Scrum certification or Agile training preferred.
• Comfort working with engineering teams across software, DevOps, automation, robotics, and AI/ML.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools, automation scripts, and low/no-code platforms to streamline planning, tracking, and reporting tasks—freeing time for higher-order problem solving, cross-functional coordination, and strategic process improvements.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Possesses sharp strategic and critical thinking abilities, with a knack for supporting both long-term and short-term planning that align with technical, operational, and financial goals.
• Intrinsically motivated, taking ownership of responsibilities and demonstrating a strong commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Comfortable making decisions and assumptions in the absence of complete data.
• Intellectually curious and service oriented.
• Excels in both written and verbal communication, fostering strong relationships and rapport.
• Effectively influences and guides teams without relying on formal authority.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, bridging the gap between research, engineering, and commercial teams.
• Capable of supporting complex decision-making processes and adeptly navigating and resolving intricate challenges.
• Ability to direct, manage, plan, and control multiple activities in order to meet deadlines.

The anticipated pay range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 per year for our San Francisco, CA location, though salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.

About Ohalo: 

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. 

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