Program Manager - R&D

As a Program Manager in the R&D department at UIDAI Bangalore Tech Centre, you will be responsible for driving R&D based projects within the technology organization. You should have a minimum of 10 years of software development experience, with a focus on research, and at least 5 years of leadership experience in Program management for R&D based organizations. Additionally, you should have experience in developing strategic partnerships with external entities such as Academia, Start-up ecosystems, and evolving organizations. Your key responsibilities will include: - Creating and managing R&D Programs and Projects - Executing Programs and Strategies aligned with the business goals - Collaborating with customers, stakeholders, ecosystem, internal and external teams - Developing new use-cases and showcases in various industries and technologies related to the Identity domain - Establishing teams and driving communication - Staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in the identity domain - Coordinating with DevOps and DevSecOps, GRCP Teams - Clearing roadblocks for teams - Managing stakeholders and community - Performing documentation and presentations - Working cross-functionally across diverse technology teams - Developing partnerships and ecosystem - Demonstrating excellent communication and presentation skills Qualifications required for this role: - Proven track record of developing and delivering successful software programs and partnerships - Excellent customer and UX knowledge - Experience in creating strategic plans, PoCs / Project roadmaps for R&D departments - Strong technical acumen and understanding of software development processes - Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and management skills - Must have handled programs and initiatives at a global level - Experience with Agile development and tools like GIT/Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira In addition to your main responsibilities, you will also be expected to: - Develop the research-based practice and the innovation culture at the organization - Continuously learn and ensure team development - Provide mentorship to the team - Ensure commitment and alignment to defined goals - Document, track, and present progress Please note that the above job description is based on the provided information and may vary slightly from the original.,