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Senior Technical Program Manager (Hybrid)

Rewards Network
Location
Chicago, IL
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Product & Data Science
Salary
$140,000–$160,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 7-10 years of technical program or project management experience delivering software/technology initiatives in a SaaS, B2B, B2C, or B2B2C environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading a portfolio of multiple concurrent, related programs from inception to launch
  • Experience working with Agile delivery teams (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid)
  • Experience presenting program-level status to executives and senior-leaders
  • Strong program and project management fundamentals: scope definition, scheduling, cross-program dependency management, identifying risks, risk management, and change control
Nice to have
  • PMP, PgMP, CSM, PMI-ACP or equivalent program/project management certification
  • Experience in FinTech, MarTech, restaurant, dining, hospitality, or loyalty/rewards industries
  • Experience coordinating with external partners (e.g., loyalty programs, integration partners, vendors) on joint roadmaps and delivery commitments
  • Experience coordinating product launches or go-to-market execution in partnership with Product Marketing or Marketing teams
  • Experience managing data, analytics, or AI/ML-driven product initiatives
What the job really is

The Senior Technical Program Manager will oversee the planning, governance, and delivery of complex strategic programs at Rewards Network, focusing on product transformations, partner onboarding, and payments integrations. This role requires managing multiple concurrent workstreams across various departments while ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective communication with stakeholders. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence three days a week in Chicago.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $140,000–$160,000 annually
  • Annual bonus target of 15%
  • Flexible PTO and 11 company holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Generous dining reimbursement when dining with restaurant clients
  • 401(k) plan with a company match
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid position requires in-office presence three days a week
  • Role involves managing complex, concurrent programs which may lead to a high-pressure environment
  • No specific mention of team size or structure, which may affect collaboration dynamics
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