United States onlyWe are looking for a Technical Program Associate (TPA) who is passionate about driving execution, learning complex systems, and supporting cross-functional delivery across engineering, product, and data teams. This role is ideal for someone early in their Technical Program Management journey who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and ensuring that projects move forward efficiently.
You will work closely with senior TPMs, engineers, and product managers to support the planning, tracking, and coordination of technology initiatives that power Experian's cloud and data platforms. You will report to TPM Director.
In this role you will:
- Support program execution by coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment between engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
- Assist in planning and reporting activities, including sprint planning, milestone tracking, and risk/dependency management.
- Facilitate meetings such as standups, retrospectives, and program syncs, ensuring clear communication and documentation.
- Collaborate with technical teams to understand architecture, data flows, and infrastructure requirements at a high level.
- Maintain program documentation and dashboards in Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet for visibility and transparency.
- Support process improvements and automation initiatives that enhance delivery velocity and reduce operational friction.
- Partner with senior TPMs to learn best practices in Agile and scaled delivery frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in technical program management, project management or engineering operations—preferably in cloud or data-driven environments.
- Experience with software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and technical delivery processes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and basic knowledge of services such as S3, EC2, or Lambda.
- Experience using collaboration and tracking tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or Asana.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- You will reside within a commutable distance to Costa Mesa, CA
Bonus:
- Exposure to data systems, APIs, or cloud-native application development.
- Interest in new technologies such as AI, data analytics, or DevOps.
- Certifications such as CSM, CAPM, or AWS Cloud Practitioner
Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package and bonus plan
- Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
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At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Note: This posting is being used to source candidates for multiple openings of the same position. It represents a general overview of the role and responsibilities. Specific details may vary slightly depending on the team or business unit. Qualified applicants will be considered for all current openings that align with their experience and interests.
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
