Manager, Technical Program Management
Job Description
Who We Are
Ontic makes software that corporate and government security professionals use to proactively manage threats, mitigate risks, and make businesses stronger. Built by security and software professionals, the Ontic Platform connects and unifies critical data, business processes, and collaborators in one place, consolidating security intelligence and operations. We call this Connected Intelligence. Ontic serves corporate security teams across key functions, including intelligence, investigations, GSOC, executive protection, and security operations.
As Ontic employees, we put our mission first and value the trust bestowed upon us by our clients to help keep their people safe. We approach our clients and each other with empathy while focusing on the execution of our strategy. And we have fun doing it.
Who You Are
You are an experienced Technical Program Manager who knows how to keep complex projects on track. You work well with product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to help deliver on company goals. You’re organized, proactive, and good at bringing people together to get things done. You take ownership, communicate clearly, and make sure projects are delivered on time and with quality. This role reports to the Director of Technical Program Management.
Responsibilities
Release Support: Coordinate product release activities in partnership with Product, Engineering, QA, and GTM teams. Help ensure release checklists, quality gates, and timelines are met
Sprint Planning Assistance: Help facilitate sprint and quarterly planning sessions by aligning team priorities, tracking dependencies, and flagging blockers to ensure smooth delivery
Tracking & Reporting: Maintain dashboards and track sprint health, velocity, and delivery progress. Share regular updates with stakeholders to keep everyone aligned
Ticket & Workflow Management: Support team hygiene by ensuring tickets are clearly defined, properly estimated, and follow standard workflows throughout the sprint cycle
Project Coordination: Keep projects on track by monitoring milestones and timelines, coordinating meetings, and ensuring action items are followed up on
OKR & Milestone Support: Assist in tracking progress toward team OKRs by breaking them into milestones and maintaining visibility across initiatives
Agile Process Participation: Help enforce Agile best practices and team ceremonies such as standups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews. Act as a process steward and help the team stay on track
Tool & Process Maintenance: Keep project management tools (Jira, Asana, etc.) up to date. Help organize documentation in Confluence or Notion and support reporting in Excel or Domo
Preferred Qualifications
4–6 years of experience in technical program management, project coordination, or Agile delivery in a tech or SaaS company
Experience supporting sprint execution and release planning with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban and project tools like Jira or Asana
Strong organizational and communication skills; able to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Exposure to SDLC, cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure), and Agile metrics is a plus
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or other Agile/project management certifications preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field
Ontic Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salary
Medical Benefits
Internet Reimbursement
Home Office Stipend
Continued Education Stipend
Festive & Achievement Celebrations
Dynamic Office Environment
Ontic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.
Ontic Benefits & Perks
Competitive Salary
Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
401k
Stock Options
HSA Contribution
Learning Stipend
Flexible PTO Policy
Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days
Generous Parental Leave policy
Home Office Stipend
Mobile Phone Reimbursement
Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees
Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations
Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.
All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.
Company Information
Location: Austin, TX
Type: Hybrid