Technical Program Manager

Job opening: Hiring Technical Program Manager @ fintech product company in Chennai
 

Experience Range: 5 - 7 years

Looking for candidates to join in less than or 30 days notice period.  

Minimum of 3 years of working experience as Program Manager
 

Essential Requirements

• Experience: A background in technical leadership or project delivery, combined with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to navigate a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Mindset: Familiarity with Agile practices is a plus, but more importantly, you bring a proactive attitude, ready to tackle challenges beyond the traditional scope of your role.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with leadership, cross-functional teams, and technical staff, coupled with a proven track record of successful project execution.
• Adaptability: Experience working in an environment that requires autonomous decision-making, with the capability to balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

• Advantageous: Experience in product delivery roles would be a plus, though not required.
• Fintech/Startup: Prior experience in the Fintech sector or with startups is desirable.
• Certifications: Holding certifications like Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead multiple cross-functional initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination and execution across various teams.
• Act as a crucial link between Business and Engineering, facilitating collaboration to launch new features and initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical and product leadership to develop and manage the delivery roadmap for assigned teams.
• Continuously refine and optimize program management strategies using data-driven insights, aiming to enhance delivery efficiencies.
• Oversee collaboration tools and processes to streamline workflow across projects.
• Mentor Agile/Scrum teams as a coach or Scrum Master, focusing on improving team autonomy and performance.
• Maintain overall program-level oversight and accountability, ensuring smooth project progress.
• Establish detailed project schedules, define key milestones, and consistently track and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and resolve blockers in collaboration with Engineering, Design, QA, and Product teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead critical high-priority initiatives, managing the complete delivery process end-to-end when necessary.
• Provide comprehensive project tracking, management, and reporting.
• Design and implement reporting templates, tools, and structured progress updates.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to generate detailed status reports and updates on ongoing projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by finding innovative ways to enhance team and organizational performance.