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. 

• 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 Cork, Ireland area. 

Company Overview

Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

Why Quest

At Quest, your work makes an impact. You’ll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer:

• Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
• Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
• Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.

Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Quest is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment

free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Quest are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex

(including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or

genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Quest

encourages applicants of all ages.

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers | Innovate. Collaborate. Grow.

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