Senior Technical Program Manager
Cognism
WHO ARE WE
Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.
OUR WORK MODEL
Remote or Hybrid: This is a remote or hybrid role, requiring you to work remotely or from our local office depending on your location.
YOUR ROLE
We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our newly formed TPM team and take ownership of high-impact, cross-functional technical programs across our Data Engineering organization. Reporting to the Head of Data, you’ll be responsible for driving initiatives that improve scalability, performance, and enable efficient data use to power product features and releases. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the TPM function from the ground up, while working at the heart of our technical ecosystem.
YOUR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
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Plan & Scope Initiatives – Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define program goals, scope, timelines, and risks.
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Lead Cross-Functional Programs – Manage the delivery of projects across multiple teams, from data infrastructure improvements to product-enabling initiatives.
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Own Project Execution – Develop detailed project plans, coordinate execution, and continuously monitor progress to ensure milestones are met.
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Drive Technical Outcomes – Participate in technical discussions and contribute to design decisions that affect some of the most critical parts of our architecture.
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Improve Communication & Visibility – Create documentation, status reports, and dashboards to track progress and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
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Unblock & Escalate – Proactively identify blockers and escalate when necessary to maintain momentum.
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Champion Efficiency – Suggest and implement improvements to project management processes, team collaboration, and delivery workflows.
OUR EXPECTATIONS
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Previous experience as a Technical Program Manager, Project Manager, or Solutions Architect in a fast-paced technology environment
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Strong technical background, ideally with exposure to software development, infrastructure, scalability, and data engineering
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Proven ability to deliver complex programs involving multiple teams
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Strong risk management skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset
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Clear and confident communicator who can translate technical challenges to non-technical stakeholders
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Experience creating comprehensive project documentation and reporting
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Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
WHY COGNISM
At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!
Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
Here’s what we stand for:
✅ We Are Nice! We treat each other with respect and kindness (because life’s too short for anything else).
🤝 We Are Collaborative. We’re in this together—great things happen when we work as one.
💡 We Are Solution-Focused. Every challenge is just an opportunity in disguise.
💙 We Are Understanding. We empower and support each other to do our best work.
🏆 We Celebrate Individual Contributors. Every role matters, and so do you!
At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. Our values—Being Nice, Collaborative, Solution-Focused, and Understanding—guide everything we do, and we celebrate Individual Contributors. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!