<p>At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. <br /> </p><p>Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><p><span><span>F5 is seeking a dynamic and experienced </span></span><b><span>Principal Technical Program Manager</span></b><span><span> (Principal TPM) to lead and manage complex programs and will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of cross-functional projects, aligning diverse teams, and driving programs through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).  This role will serve as a key liaison to align strategic objectives with technical execution, while ensuring F5’s ability to deliver innovative and high-quality products that enable secure and efficient application delivery.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Primary Responsibilities:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Program Leadership:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage multiple, high-impact programs, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business priorities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive the execution of programs across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases, managing requirements, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment milestones.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop strong relationships to engage, align, and empower people to deliver</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrate ownership and autonomy in owned projects and functional areas and drive delivery of high-quality results</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Cross-Team Collaboration:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Facilitate cross-functional engineering teams to solve business problems and deliver solutions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bring the product vision and the technical build together – become the glue between functional teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work closely with product management, operations, and subject matter experts to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and deliverables for programs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Resolve conflicts, address communication gaps, and foster a unified approach to achieving program objectives.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Risk Management and Problem Solving:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify, monitor, and manage risks affecting program execution, proposing actionable solutions and engaging relevant stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive root cause analysis and resolution for technical challenges that hinder collaboration or delivery efforts.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues that may impair the team’s ability to meet strategic, financial, and technical goals</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrate ownership and autonomy in owned projects and functional areas and drive delivery of high-quality results</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build strategies for issue and risk mitigation and contingency planning</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Stakeholder Management:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicate program status, risks, schedules, and dependencies to executive leadership and other stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and presentations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed effectively, creating transparency and visibility into program objectives, outcomes, and blockers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to develop strong working relationships to engage, align, and motivate people to deliver</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to bridge the gap between Product, Engineering, and Architecture groups to facilitate solutions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong project and program management skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Comfort in technical delivery</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understanding of Agile Delivery Methodology</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Understand the importance of building strong working relationships</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Effective written and verbal communication</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong organizational, presentation, and ability to quickly master technical concepts</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Qualifications:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Education:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science</span><span>, information technology or a related technical field </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Experience:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>12+ years’ experience in Technical Program, IT, and/or project management</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>5+ years of experience managing cross-functional programs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven track record of delivering complex software products.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience leading a geo-dispersed program team</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience working in a concurrent software development environment as part of a complex build and merge management process</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with Agile and Waterfall program management methodologies</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Technical Expertise:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deep understanding and hands-on experience with the </span></span><b><span>Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)</span></b><span><span>, including Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong knowledge of hardware design and development processes, including prototyping, manufacturing, and integration with software systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with modern application delivery networking technologies, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity solutions (experience with F5 solutions is a plus).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>While encouraged to be a facilitator and driver, equally comfortable digging into business requirements or drilling into architecture with development teams to solve complex problems</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Leadership and Collaboration Skills:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to lead and influence cross-functional engineering teams without direct authority, fostering collaboration and alignment on shared goals.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities, with a proven track record of handling complexity in large programs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>Problem Solving and Decision Making:</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills to manage risks, dependencies, and conflicts between software and hardware objectives.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and make high-quality decisions under pressure.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Preferred Qualifications:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience managing technical programs related to application delivery, network security, or multi-cloud platforms.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Certification in project or program management (PMP, </span><span>PgMP</span><span>, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization, and virtualization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p>#LI-ZB1</p></div></div><p></p><p>The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.</p><p></p>The annual base pay for this position is:  $190,960.00 - $286,440.00<p></p><p><i>F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.</i></p><p></p><p><i>You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. 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This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  <span>F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates</span>. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting <a href="mailto:accommodations@f5.com" target="_blank"><span><span>accommodations@f5.com</span></span></a>.</p>