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Position Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager with 1015 years of IT experience, blending a deep hands-on software engineering background with extensive leadership in delivering complex, cross-functional technology programs. The ideal candidate brings proven experience in driving programs across industries such as Healthcare, BFSI, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Supply Chain , managing distributed Agile teams, and collaborating closely with enterprise clients to deliver scalable, value-driven solutions. This role requires technical depth and breadth from participating in architectural discussions to hands-on proof-of-concept (POC) development , while maintaining strong delivery governance, stakeholder engagement, and outcome-focused execution. The candidate must also be passionate about modern technologies , including cloud platforms, microservices, AI/ML, DevOps, automation, and contemporary UI frameworks. Key Responsibilities Program Ownership: Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale software solutions with full accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction. Hands-on Technical Leadership: Leverage prior development experience (preferably in Java or similar stacks) to influence solution design, guide engineering teams, and evaluate technology decisions. Proof-of-Concept Development: Collaborate with internal and client teams to design and develop impactful POCs and prototypes as part of solutioning and pre-sales or innovation initiatives. Technology Foresight: Stay current with and apply knowledge of cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps, automation, AI/ML, data platforms, low-code/no-code tools , and modern APIs. Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the single point of contact for executive-level stakeholders across multiple industries. Maintain consistent communication, transparency, and credibility. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor cross-functional, geographically distributed teams including engineering, QA, business analysts, DevOps, and solution architects (typically 1530 members). Agile & DevOps Delivery: Establish and sustain Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban), ensure sprint hygiene, and coordinate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation. Governance & Risk Management: Track KPIs, manage delivery escalations, and proactively identify risks and mitigation plans. Process Maturity & Best Practices: Create delivery frameworks, coding standards, onboarding models, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms to enhance delivery maturity. Capacity & Resource Planning: Collaborate with internal teams for talent planning, skill alignment, and long-term resourcing to support program growth and delivery sustainability. Reporting & Communication: Deliver structured program health updates, financial forecasts, and executive dashboards to internal and client leadership. Qualifications & Experience 10- 15 years of IT experience with a minimum of 5 years in hands-on software development and 5+ years leading programs or multi-team project delivery. Strong technical foundation with development experience in Java, .NET, or similar stacks and a clear understanding of enterprise software architecture. Demonstrated success in designing and delivering POCs , technical prototypes, or MVPs. Strong exposure to modern enterprise technologies including: AI/ML, data engineering, analytics Modern UI/UX frameworks and API integration DevOps & automation : CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Terraform Microservices & containers : Docker, Kubernetes Experience working with enterprise clients in Healthcare, BFSI, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Supply Chain verticals. Proven ability to manage globally distributed teams, working across time zones and geographies. Exceptional client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Strong familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, Miro, Figma , etc. Preferred certifications: PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist , or equivalent. Experience managing program budgets, forecasting, and financial oversight is a plus. Education Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent background
