Senior Technical Project Manager (Enterprise Modernization & AI Delivery

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) with deep expertise in delivery and value stream management to lead our most strategic customer implementations. In this role, you are not just a project scheduler. You are the delivery leader who directs cross-functional pods across multiple parallel workstreams, making sure Tessera's multi-agent AI solutions are integrated predictably, safely, and successfully into complex enterprise environments, and that every phase of the engagement delivers measurable value.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional delivery pods of Forward-Deployed Engineers, Data Engineers, and AI engineering teams, setting priorities, removing blockers, and holding the team accountable to outcomes; Own end-to-end delivery of multi-agent AI modernization programs from discovery through deployment and operational handoff; Build pod structures, cadences, and operating rhythms that scale across multiple concurrent customer engagements; Anticipate technical friction points related to data structures, legacy customizations, integrations, and workflow orchestration; Run multiple parallel workstreams across data, integration, AI agent configuration, testing, and business process alignment, managing dependencies and sequencing; Coordinate across Tessera teams, customer stakeholders, and third-party vendors to maintain delivery momentum; Develop integrated program plans that give leadership a single view of progress, risk, and value; Support modernization efforts spanning core business systems, CRM, finance, HRIS, and operational platforms; Map customer value streams end to end, identifying where agentic AI capabilities remove manual effort, shorten cycle times, and reduce cost; Define and track delivery and value metrics such as time-to-value, throughput, cycle time, and business outcomes, and report them to executive stakeholders; Prioritize work by business value; Continuously improve delivery flow by identifying bottlenecks, handoff delays, and waste; Act as the primary technical interpreter between customer technical teams, business stakeholders, and Tessera's AI and product organizations; Lead discovery workshops to map system landscapes, business processes, data flows, and integration points; Translate technical trade-offs, delivery plans, and value outcomes for executive stakeholders and delivery teams; Facilitate alignment across enterprise architecture, IT operations, security, and business functions; Drive Agile delivery within enterprise change management frameworks and modernization methodologies; Anticipate risks related to legacy system remediation, data harmonization, integration dependencies, and business continuity; Develop mitigation plans grounded in operational and technical realities; Ensure all delivery activities meet enterprise standards for security, compliance, auditability, and operational governance; Oversee technical prerequisites for integrations across enterprise platforms and cloud environments; Partner with customer security and infrastructure teams to ensure successful deployments and operational readiness; Serve as the primary delivery contact during onboarding and implementation; Manage technical escalations from customer IT and business teams; Build trusted relationships with enterprise customers through clear communication, accountability, and consistent delivery; Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; Travel to customer sites for workshops, solution design sessions, and implementation oversight as needed

Requirements

4–6+ years of experience leading technical delivery for large enterprise modernization or transformation programs; Proven track record leading cross-functional delivery teams or pods through complex, technically demanding implementations; Demonstrated experience running multiple concurrent workstreams with significant dependencies; Experience mapping and managing value streams, and tying delivery work to measurable business outcomes; Comfort defining, tracking, and reporting delivery and value metrics to executive audiences; Strong understanding of enterprise business systems, integrations, data flows, and modernization challenges; Experience with one or more enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar; Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts, APIs, middleware, and cross-platform integrations; Ability to explain technical concepts, system constraints, integration challenges, and data models to both engineering teams and business stakeholders; Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills; Strong command of Agile methodologies and experience orchestrating complex programs with multiple dependencies

Nice to have

Experience at a top-tier consulting or system integration firm (e.g., Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, EY, IBM, Capgemini), or leading large enterprise modernization programs internally; Experience delivering AI/ML-enabled programs, or strong interest in LLMs, automation, and multi-agent AI orchestration; Familiarity integrating ERP and other core systems with adjacent platforms including CRM, HRIS, finance, analytics, middleware, and cloud infrastructure; PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, value stream management, enterprise platform certifications, or related certifications are a plus