Technical Program Manager

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

About Candescent

Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.

We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.

Job Summary

As a Technical Program Manager at Candescent, you will lead cross-functional technical initiatives, manage program execution, and ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and business objectives. You’ll be responsible for planning, tracking, and delivering high-impact programs that span multiple teams and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex technical programs across engineering, and product teams.
• Define program scope, goals, success metrics, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Drive alignment across teams by identifying dependencies, resolving blockers, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster continuous improvement by introducing scalable processes, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Support technical decision-making and provide guidance on architecture, integration, and deployment strategies.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s or MBA is a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in a software or cloud-based environment.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional technical programs.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Confluence).
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, and modern development frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
• Technical background in software engineering or systems architecture.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and flexible work arrangements
• Inclusive and collaborative culture

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.