Technical Program Manager I at 2U in Crystal City

Summary: 2U is a company dedicated to making learning limitless and providing world-class higher education at scale. The Technical Program Manager I will support the planning, execution, and delivery of small to medium-sized technical projects while collaborating closely with engineering and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: - Assist in the development and maintenance of detailed project plans that outline scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and required resources - Work with senior project managers and technical leads to ensure project activities are properly sequenced and dependencies are clearly identified - Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other planning ceremonies to ensure project work is properly organized and prioritized - Coordinate day-to-day project activities to ensure tasks and milestones are completed on schedule - Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to monitor progress against the project plan and facilitate the resolution of blockers that could impact delivery - Support teams in maintaining momentum and alignment with project goals and timelines - Track project progress using established project management tools and maintain accurate project documentation - Prepare and distribute project status updates, reports, and dashboards to stakeholders, highlighting progress, key milestones, upcoming deliverables, and potential risks - Ensure project artifacts and records are consistently updated and easily accessible - Assist in identifying potential project risks, dependencies, and issues that may impact timelines or deliverables - Maintain risk and issue logs, track mitigation actions, and escalate concerns to senior project managers when necessary - Support proactive problem-solving efforts to minimize disruptions to project execution - Facilitate communication between technical teams, project leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables - Help coordinate meetings, stand-ups, and project reviews while ensuring action items and decisions are properly documented and communicated - Provide administrative and operational support to project teams, including maintaining project documentation, organizing meeting notes, tracking action items, and supporting internal process improvements that enhance project efficiency and transparency Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field - 1–2 years of experience in a technical program management, project coordination, or related role - Foundational understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall frameworks - Familiarity with Agile project frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, or Kanban - Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, MS Project, or similar platforms - Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills - Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Understanding of project management conventions and techniques, including managing work against a detailed schedule, backlog, or roadmap - Motivated self-starter who is eager to learn and able to quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment - Ability to navigate complex environments with multiple stakeholders, priorities, and moving pieces Required Skills: Technical program management, Project coordination, Agile frameworks, Waterfall frameworks, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, Project management tools, Jira, Trello, MS Project, Project management methodologies Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match, Free snacks and drinks in-office, Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO, Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break