Technical Program Manager

Role & responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead and manage a team of software engineers, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of complex software systems. Collaborate with other technical leaders to define and maintain development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines. Scrum Master Responsibilities: Act as Scrum Master for one or more development teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives). Guide and coach the team on Agile/Scrum practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and fostering a collaborative team environment. Work closely with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the team is focused on delivering the highest value features. Identify, track, and resolve impediments that may affect the team's progress, helping to remove obstacles and ensure smooth workflow. Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage software development projects from inception to delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop project timelines, resource plans, and risk management strategies, keeping stakeholders informed of project status and any potential issues. Serve as the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding project goals, timelines, and progress Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., QA, DevOps, Product Management) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software solutions. Continuously monitor and improve development processes, implementing best practices for software delivery, quality assurance, and team productivity. Ensure that technical decisions are aligned with business objectives and that stakeholder requirements are met throughout the development process. Preferred candidate profile 6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with a deep understanding of Agile principles and methodologies. Strong background in managing and delivering complex software projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across different departments Behavioural Attributes: Demonstrates strong thought leadership, excellent in orchestrating people, processes, systems, and metrics for top-notch implementations. Effective influencer, collaborator, and strategic planner capable of leading at all organizational levels, particularly in complex environments. Inspires and influences teams, key resources, management, and customer stakeholders to align with and achieve business objectives. Thrives in challenging situations and excels in delivering results under tight timelines. Academic Qualification: Engineering/ equivalent technical qualification from a reputed college/ university Good understanding of current technology trends along with ultra-scalable systems Proficient in effectively communicating with internal stakeholders across various domains, including technology and business.