Tech Product Manager

Ford Motor Company

5 - 7 years

0 Lacs

chennai

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Skills Required

management software development agile scrum kanban aws azure gcp architecture technology engineering design integration messaging data cybersecurity compliance jira devops leadership communication confluence configuration reporting certifications prioritization strategy vision planning metrics coordination resolve consistency dashboarding effectiveness risk integrity optimization governance scalability

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in technical project management, leading complex software development, modernization and hybrid cloud.
- Proven experience managing projects using Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and/or Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience with large-scale enterprise systems, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), or automotive technologies is highly desirable.
- Ability to collaborate with experienced architects and principal engineers to build a backlog, plan, align and execute complex programs.
Technical Skills:
- Good understanding of enterprise architecture as a practice along with knowledge on standards and principles.
- Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that align with enterprise architectural standards and long-term technology roadmaps.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), modern software engineering practices, and their implications on architectural design and technical debt management.
- Familiarity with enterprise-level technology stacks, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed systems, integration patterns (APIs, messaging queues), and data architectures.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data privacy, and compliance standards relevant to enterprise-wide technical solutions.
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Asana).
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills, with a knack for translating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Good understanding of stakeholder management and ability to draw a consensus among conflicting viewpoints.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Basic Qualification
- Graduation or higher
- Prior experience in project management and technical manager roles
Tool Knowledge
- JIRA and Confluence
- Good understanding of preparing boards and dashboards
- Good understanding of configuration, workflows, and reporting
Certifications
- PPM or equivalent (nice to have)

Strategic Alignment & Prioritization:
- Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to understand strategic objectives, architectural roadmaps, and key initiatives.
- Facilitate the prioritization process for architectural workstreams and technical debt reduction efforts, ensuring alignment with overall business value and technical strategy.
- Translate architectural vision and requirements into actionable project plans and epics, ensuring clarity and measurability.
EA Initiative Planning & Roadmapping:
- Develop detailed plans for the implementation of architectural patterns, standards, and foundational technology projects, breaking down complex architectural initiatives into manageable phases and deliverables.
- Define scope, resources, timelines, and success metrics for projects driven by or impacting enterprise architecture.
- Proactively identify and manage dependencies between architectural projects and other ongoing development or release trains.
Cross-Functional Alignment & Release Coordination:
- Act as a primary liaison between the Enterprise Architecture team and other product, engineering, and release teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of architectural standards and solutions.
- Coordinate architectural deliverables with broader release cycles and product roadmaps, ensuring timely availability of architectural guidance and components.
- Facilitate communication and resolve potential conflicts to ensure architectural consistency across different solution domains.
Dashboarding:
- Establish and maintain robust reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track the progress, health, and impact of enterprise architecture initiatives.
- Regularly communicate the status of architectural projects, key milestones, risks, and benefits to the EA team, senior leadership, and relevant stakeholders.
- Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of architectural decisions and their contribution to technical excellence and business outcomes.
Risk Management & Issue Resolution:
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and architectural risks that could impact project delivery or the integrity of the enterprise landscape.
- Facilitate the resolution of complex technical and architectural challenges, escalating critical issues to the Enterprise Architecture leadership when necessary.
Process Optimization & Best Practices:
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of enterprise architecture planning, delivery, and governance processes.
- Promote best practices in technical project management, emphasizing architectural soundness, scalability, and maintainability.

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