Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure

Madrid, Spain·Added 2 months ago

What they offer

  • €55,000 - €85,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €3,210 - €4,640 a month after tax.

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

What they ask for

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

The role

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Fancy helping us shape the future of motor insurance?

Prima could be the place for you.

Since 2015, we've been using our love of data and tech to rethink motor insurance and bring drivers a great experience at a great price. Our story began in Italy, where we've quickly become the number one online motor insurance provider. In fact, we're trusted by over 5 million drivers. And now we're expanding to help millions more drivers in the UK and Spain.

To help fuel that growth, we need a Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure to join our Engineering Department.
The Engineering Department is the beating heart of Prima. You'll be joining over 350 engineers across software development, infrastructure, operations and security: fueled by curiosity, experimentation and collaboration, you'll help deliver scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of insurance.

Excited to make an impact? Here are the details

What We're Looking For
  • Proven Experience in Technical Program Management, Infrastructure Program Management, or Technical Project Management roles.

  • Strong understanding of infrastructure and platform engineering environments, with the ability to work effectively alongside engineers, engineering managers, product managers, security teams, and technical leadership.

  • Solid understanding of agile delivery methodologies, engineering execution practices, and managing complex cross-functional technical programs.

  • Deep hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools such as YouTrack, Jira, and Confluence.

  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence without authority, create alignment across teams, and provide clear executive-level reporting.

Nice-to-have
  • Familiarity with AWS (or other cloud providers), Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, observability tooling, networking, and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).

  • A formal technical or engineering background (e.g., previous experience as an engineer, sysadmin, or DevOps).

  • Experience driving operational excellence, SRE practices, engineering effectiveness, or platform adoption through measurable outcomes.

  • Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.

Why you'll love it here

🤸 Work Your Way: Enjoy full flexibility - work from home, the office or a mix of both. Plus, work from anywhere for up to 30 days a year.
❗ This is a full remote position and we're considering candidates located in Italy and Spain

🏁 Grow with us: We may move fast at Prima, but we move together. Get access to learning resources, mentorship and a growth plan tailored to you.

🌈 Thrive and perform: Your best work begins when you feel your best. Enjoy private healthcare, gym discounts, wellbeing programs and mental health support.

Think you're a match?

At Prima, we celebrate uniqueness. If you don't meet every requirement but are passionate about this role, we still want to hear from you. Innovation thrives on diverse perspectives.

Prima is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Need accommodations during the process? Email us at [email protected]. Let's build the future of insurance, together.

Requirements

What You'll Do
    • Lead end-to-end infrastructure programs (planning, execution, tracking, and reporting), helping engineering teams break down large initiatives  into manageable deliverables, milestones, and measurable outcomes.

    • Proactively manage cross-team dependencies, risks, blockers, and escalation paths, maintaining clear visibility into program health, ownership, and resource constraints while driving timely decisions 

    • Align Infrastructure, Security, Product, Operations, and Engineering teams while facilitating planning sessions and operational reviews that improve delivery, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and create alignment around shared goals.

    • Use delivery metrics and tooling data (e.g. Jira, YouTrack, adoption metrics, operational KPIs) to identify bottlenecks, improve engineering workflows, and measure the impact of platform initiatives. 

    • Own engagement with third-party infrastructure vendors, managing contract renewals, budgeting/forecasting, and coordinating compliance reviews (e.g., DORA, GDPR, security assessments).

    • Facilitate planning sessions, technical workshops, operational reviews, and on-site collaboration to improve alignment, decision making, knowledge sharing, and execution across engineering teams.

    • Bring clarity to complex infrastructure initiatives by defining ownership, success criteria, priorities, and execution plans. Help teams navigate ambiguity, remove delivery friction, and maintain momentum across multiple stakeholders.

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How they hire

5 steps5 interviews
  1. Meet the talent acquisition partner

    With a talent acquisition partner

    Get to know each other and discuss your passions, experience and skills.

  2. Meet the technical team

    With one or more technical team members

    Showcase your expertise and explain how you approach technical challenges with one or more technical team members.

  3. Technical task

    Complete a technical task related to the role and demonstrate hands-on problem solving.

  4. Meet the line manager

    With a line manager

    Discuss soft skills, your approach, company culture and values.

  5. Meet the Executive team or Head of Domain

    With an Executive team member or Head of Domain · Not every role

    For some roles: leadership abilities, strategic thinking and how Prima can accelerate your career.

About Prima Assicurazioni

Prima Assicurazioni is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2015 in Milan, Italy. It operates primarily in the non-life insurance sector, offering products such as car, home, and health insurance through a fully digital platform. The company has expanded across Europe, with offices in Italy, the UK, and Spain, and serves over 5 million customers. In 2025, Prima joined the AXA Group, one of the world's largest insurance groups, while maintaining its independent brand and operations.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
2015
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Milan, Italy
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Prima has an office in Madrid, Spain, and is actively expanding its Spanish operations.
  • The company operates in a hybrid or remote-friendly environment, with a focus on tech and data roles.
  • Prima is part of the AXA Group, offering stability and international career opportunities.
  • The company values horizontal leadership and collaboration across cultures, making it welcoming for international talent.
  • Prima's official language for internal communication is English, facilitating integration for non-Spanish speakers.
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