About the Role 

Quest Software is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the delivery of cutting-edge AI initiatives within our Center for Advanced AI Architecture. This high-impact role blends program management expertise with a strong understanding of AI technologies to drive complex, cross-functional efforts that enhance our products and deliver measurable outcomes. 

As a TPM, you will be at the heart of innovation—coordinating across multiple teams, ensuring strategic alignment, and maintaining execution momentum. You’ll dive deep into project details while keeping a clear view of the broader vision, enabling smooth delivery across squads and platforms. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Program Execution & Tracking 

• Maintain visibility into project status, risks, and dependencies across squads. 

• Ensure timely delivery by managing cross-team communication and coordination. 

• Planning & Process Facilitation 

• Lead planning rituals such as project prioritization and maintenance/product team planning. 

• Drive process improvements to keep teams organized and unblocked. 

• Cross-Platform Project Management 

• Own timelines for large, multi-team initiatives. 

• Track risks and dependencies to prevent delivery slippage. 

• Maintain project documentation, timelines, and progress boards. 

• Ensure accountability for delivery milestones. 

• Facilitate communication across Product Managers, Engineering, and Leadership. 

• Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable plans. 

• Budgeting & Financial Oversight 

• Collaborate with finance and leadership to define program budgets and resource allocations. 

• Monitor expenditures and optimize costs across initiatives. 

• Ensure financial accountability and provide regular budget status updates to stakeholders. 

• KPI & Metrics Management 

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success. 

• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. 

• Report progress and outcomes to leadership using dashboards and structured updates. 

Required Technical Skills 

• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, architectures, and workflows. 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices. 

• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. 

• Proficiency in tools such as: 

• Jira, Confluence, GitHub 

• Project tracking tools  

• Documentation and collaboration platforms (e.g., Notion, Miro) 

• Ability to read and understand technical documentation  

Other Skills & Competencies 

• 8+ years in a Technical Program Manager, Delivery Manager, or Product Operations role. 

• Excellent technical fluency — able to collaborate with engineers and translate complexity into clarity. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Exceptional organizational and systems thinking. 

• Comfortable driving process in environments with or without formal agile or scrum structures. 

• Experience in financial planning and budget management for technical programs. 

• Ability to forecast resource needs and manage program budgets effectively. 

• Ability to shift between tactical execution and strategic planning. 

• Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities. 

• Located in the Cork, Ireland area.