Senior Technical Program Manager
Company: Propio
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Propio Language
Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation,
translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in
every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the
best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our
passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you
believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions
and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for
you. We’re seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to own and
drive a portfolio of initiatives focused on modernizing our
Translation Management System (TMS) and integrating advanced AI and
Machine Translation (MT) capabilities. This role operates at a
strategic level, coordinating multiple interdependent workstreams
and serving as a key business-facing leader for the Translation
organization. You will align technology delivery with Translation
business strategy, ensuring platform investments deliver measurable
improvements in quality, speed, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Act as the main business-facing program lead,
partnering closely with senior leaders across Translation,
operations, product, and commercial teams Set the vision, success
metrics, and roadmaps aligned to Translation business goals Turn
business strategy into clear, coordinated technical plans Manage
multiple cross-functional teams, managing dependencies, risks, and
resourcing Establish and run program governance, including
executive updates, and decision-making forums Drive integration of
AI/MT solutions, including MT engines, LLM-based translation, and
automation tools Proactively manage risk around AI performance,
security, privacy, and change management Lead rollout, training,
and change management to ensure smooth adoption Track and
communicate program progress, outcomes, and ROI Continuously
improve delivery frameworks, metrics, and tooling for Translation
technology programs Lead major initiatives across TMS
modernization, workflow automation, AI/MT integrations, and
platform scaling Requirements: Qualifications 6 years of experience
in technical project or program management, including leading
large, complex initiatives with multiple workstreams Proven track
record delivering enterprise platform modernization or
transformation programs Solid understanding of software
architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and integration-heavy systems
Comfortable acting as a strategic, business-facing leader and
working with executive stakeholders Experience coordinating
cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners Strong communication,
facilitation, and influence skills Hands-on experience with program
and project management tools like Jira and Confluence Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or
equivalent experience Preferred Experience working with Translation
Management Systems (TMS), localization platforms, or content supply
chains Familiarity with AI/ML or Machine Translation technologies,
including MT engines, LLMs, and quality estimation PMP, PgMP, SAFe,
or similar certifications are a plus Experience working in
data-sensitive or regulated environments Experience supporting
global, multilingual, and distributed teams
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