Charles Schwab

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Charles Schwab$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 8-10 years of technical program management experience.
  • Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project planning skills.
  • Self-starter with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
  • Experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • Strong partnership building and influencing skills across an organization.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end execution of web experience initiatives.
  • Translate business requirements into technical initiatives with clear outcomes.
  • Coordinate across multiple teams for cohesive delivery.
  • Manage dependencies related to CMS and front-end components.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in project execution.
  • Participate in architectural discussions for performance optimization.
  • Produce clear written communication for stakeholder alignment.

Benefits

  • Access to opportunities for bonuses or incentives.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and passionate Technical Program Manager of Front-End Experiences to take our customer experience to the next level. We’re solving problems across a broad range of domains: marketing, trade, banking, retirement funding management, and employee stock reward and building ultra-fast and performant Front-End Digital Experiences that leverage a Headless Content Management System.

The role focuses on proactively engaging with our technical and business functions by providing personalized and customizable digital experiences to our prospects and clients to help them meet their financial goals. The program manager role will collaborate with other product and technology teams, as well as lead a cross-functional program team to holistically enhance a robust and efficient client experience across Digital Platforms. An ideal candidate will enjoy being part of a impactful and growing digital team, working in a fast paced environment, be process and data oriented, have strong communication skills, and have extensive experience with a secure, client-facing online technologies. This role requires a creative mind set, strong solutions-oriented view and ability to forge relationships with many internal and external partners.

 

What you’ll do:

Program leadership for web experience delivery

  • Drive endtoend execution of initiatives that span the CMS, design system, and Next.js application layers.
  • Translate business and content requirements into structured technical initiatives with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
  • Coordinate across engineering, design, content strategy, SEO, and marketing to ensure cohesive delivery.
  • Manage dependencies across CMS schema changes, API integrations, frontend components, and deployment workflows.
  • Identify risks related to content migrations, breaking API changes, caching strategies, and release timing.

Technical partnership in a Next.js + headless CMS environment

  • Participate in architectural discussions involving rendering strategies (SSR, SSG, ISR), routing, caching, and performance optimization.
  • Understand CMS content modeling, API querying models (REST/GROQ/GraphQL), and integration patterns well enough to challenge assumptions and unblock teams.
  • Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure frontend and CMS changes align with longterm platform direction.
  • Use analytics, Core Web Vitals, A/B testing data, and telemetry to guide prioritization and measure success.
  • Support teams in adopting best practices for accessibility, SEO, and performance.

Communication and stakeholder alignment

  • Produce clear written communication: program briefs, status updates, migration plans, and decision records.
  • Ability to translate business and product requirements into structured delivery plans, epics, and tickets in Jira.
  • Simplify complex technical issuessuch as rendering tradeoffs or CMS schema impactsfor nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Align engineering, design, and content teams around timelines, expectations, and quality standards.
  • Facilitate decisionmaking around content workflows, release processes, and crossteam dependencies.

Operational excellence for web platforms

  • Coordinate postmortems for production issues, including rendering failures, broken content, or CMS outages, and drive longterm fixes.
  • Improve processes around content publishing, preview environments, QA workflows, and deployment pipelines.
  • Champion performance, reliability, and accessibility as core pillars of the web experience.
  • Promote consistent use of design systems, component libraries, and CMS governance.
What you have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 8-10 years of technical program management experience
  • Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project planning/execution skills including estimating and scheduling.
  • Must be self-starter, extremely detailed and analytical, and have a curious mind that enjoys digging into how things work and continuously strives to enhance the product, workflow and the process.
  • Comfort in a dynamic, fast-moving and collaborative work environment, with a positive attitude and solid work ethic.
  • Keen eye for recognizing consistent and efficient client experiences and promoting a continuous improvement culture. Experience on an agile digital product team is highly preferred.
  • Experience in building partnerships, mobilizing and motivating teams, influencing others at all levels of an organization, and driving change to effectively deliver on projects in a cross-functional environment
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally

Required qualifications

  • Experience leading technical programs for web applications, digital experiences, or contentdriven platforms.
  • Strong understanding of modern frontend architectures, especially frameworks like Next.js or React.
  • Familiarity with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity, Payload, Strapi, etc.) and content modeling concepts.
  • Ability to engage in discussions about rendering strategies, caching, API integration, and performance optimization.
  • Demonstrated success driving alignment across engineering, design, and content teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in simplifying technical complexity.
  • Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and create structure around evolving requirements.

Preferred qualifications

  • Background in software engineering, frontend development, or web platform architecture.
  • Experience with GROQ/GraphQL, REST APIs, CDN caching, and edge rendering.
  • Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and accessibility standards.
  • Experience supporting SEOcritical or hightraffic web experiences.
  • Track record of improving content workflows, publishing processes, or CMS governance.

 

"In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities."

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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