Program Management Sr. Advisor

Overview:

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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

• 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.