Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
5+ years managing multi-site digital technology portfolios.
Strong technical acumen and troubleshooting skills in software development workflows.
Expertise in Jira administration and modern digital tools.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee complex digital technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Serve as a technical liaison, translating strategic objectives into project requirements.
Organize regular touchpoints with stakeholders to align priorities.
Guide software development workflows and establish QA best practices.
Optimize design-to-development handoffs and sprint planning processes.
Manage Jira tracking and ticketing activities for project visibility.
Incorporate modern digital tools and analytics frameworks into workflows.
Benefits
Outstanding benefits package including health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
Support for work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.
Full Job Description
The Technical Program Manager leads the program management strategy and execution and drives continuous improvement of the foundation's core digital platforms and technical initiatives. Operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and science communication, the Technical Program Manager is reliable for technical solutions to meet organizational goals across a diverse set of stakeholders and websites, including simonsfoundation.org, quantamagazine.org, and thetransmitter.org.
Through close collaboration with stakeholder teams and software engineers, this role ensures internal processes and public-facing web properties effectively advance the foundation's mission of supporting basic science research and public engagement. This role reports to the Director, Digital Technology on the Digital Technology team within External Relations.
This is a full-time position based in the Simons Foundation offices in New York City. Visit the Simons Foundation career page to learn more.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee complex, multi-site digital technology initiatives through their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, technical requirements, and timelines.
Serve as a technical liaison across internal departments, editorial teams, and external agencies, translating strategic objectives into detailed project requirements.
Organize and facilitate regular touchpoints with key stakeholders to communicate goals and align priorities.
Guide software development workflows, establish QA best practices, and collaborate closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to maintain high standards of site performance, accessibility, and security.
Optimize design-to-development handoffs, sprint planning, and ticketing processes to improve team throughput and responsiveness to stakeholder requests.
Manage all Jira-related tracking, board configurations, and ticketing activities across all websites and projects to maintain visibility and streamline project workflows.
Evaluate and incorporate modern digital tools, AI technologies, and analytics frameworks into technical workflows to support future-facing digital strategy.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, management of information systems, or a related technical field.
Experience
5+ years' experience managing multi-site digital technology portfolios, aligning technical solutions with strategic organizational goals, and overseeing end-to-end lifecycle execution.
Strong technical acumen, end-to-end troubleshooting skills, and quality assurance expertise, with hands-on experience in software development workflows, sprint planning, and design-to-development handoffs.
Expertise in Jira administration, ticket creation, ticket tracking, and board configuration, along with experience using and evaluating modern digital tools and AI technologies to optimize workflows.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success serving as a technical liaison and program manager between editorial staff and website producers, internal leadership, engineering, and external agencies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understanding of user experience design principles, proficiency with standard UX design software, and experience managing key considerations during design-to-developer handoffs
Familiarity with analytics strategies and using Google Analytics 4 (GA4); and Google Tag Manager (GTM) to track, report, and optimize digital platform performance.
Familiarity with WordPress site architecture, security considerations, and plugin management.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $120,000-$140,000, depending on experience.
In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
About The Simons Foundation, Inc.
The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons. The mission of the Simons Foundation is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The foundation's philanthropic activities include support for scientific research, education and outreach in mathematics and the basic sciences. The foundation has a number of programs, including the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative, which supports research on autism spectrum disorders.
