Technical Program Director ( AdTech experience required)

Technical Program Director Location: Hybrid In VA or NY Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive execution across our engineering teams in the US. You'll work closely with development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams to deliver projects on time while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders across multiple time zones. This role requires someone who can navigate technical complexity, remove blockers, and keep distributed teams aligned. What You'll Do Project Planning & Execution Develop project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables Manage resource allocation and task prioritization across engineering teams Track progress and adjust plans based on changing requirements Ensure consistent delivery cadence across multiple projects Stakeholder Management & Communication Provide regular status updates to executives and key stakeholders Facilitate alignment between technical teams and business objectives Manage expectations and negotiate scope, timeline, and resource trade-offs Maintain transparent communication across international teams Team Coordination & Collaboration Facilitate team meetings and status sync-ups across multiple time zones Remove blockers to enable team productivity Foster collaboration between development, infrastructure, and data engineering teams Drive knowledge sharing and documentation across distributed teams Risk & Process Management Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies Track dependencies across multiple projects and teams Establish and optimize project management best practices Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on team feedback What We're Looking For Basic Qualifications 7+ years of technical project management experience in software development environments Proven track record delivering complex technical projects on time and within scope Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies Experience managing projects across distributed teams and multiple time zones Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to navigate technical discussions with engineering teams Experience with project management tools and documentation practices Preferred Qualifications Background in ad tech, fraud prevention, or cybersecurity domains Experience managing infrastructure or data engineering projects PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management certification Familiarity with risk management frameworks and dependency tracking Experience implementing process improvements that drive measurable efficiency gains Benefits Health & Wellbeing Medical, dental, and vision insurance — 100% of employee premiums covered by Pixalate, 50% for dependents Generous parental leave and maternity leave Unlimited PTO Financial 401(k) Employee referral bonus program Monthly internet reimbursement Work Style Remote-first — work from the DC or NY metro area Casual, flexible work environment Annual team events Clear path to sales leadership as Pixalate’s team grows International and Domestic Travel About Pixalate We're the leader in fraud detection and privacy compliance for digital advertising, protecting billions in ad spend for Fortune 500 brands and major ad platforms. As fraudsters increasingly use AI to create sophisticated attacks, we're building the next generation of AI-powered detection systems to stay ahead. Our platform has been used to unearth multiple high-profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases, including: UNICEF: Pixalate was recently recognized by UNICEF as a Key Innovator for protecting children’s online privacy. & UNICEF Global Compliance Tech case study Gizmodo: An iCloud Feature Is Enabling a $65 Million Scam, New Research Says Adweek: A 7-Figure Ad Fraud Scheme Running on Roku Underlines Murkiness of CTV Washington Post: Your kids’ apps are spying on them Pro Publica: Porn, Piracy, Fraud: What Lurks Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire ABC7 News: The State of Children's Privacy Online NBC News: How many apps are tracking your children Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, and researchers spans globally with presence in California, New York, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore. #J-18808-Ljbffr