Head of Program Management

Job Title: Head of Technical Program Management

Location: Bangalore

Department: Program Management

Reports To: Head of Engineering

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned leader to head our Technical Program Management (TPM) function. The role demands a strategic thinker with strong execution skills, who can lead large-scale, complex technology initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders. You will be responsible for building and scaling the TPM organization, driving cross-functional alignment, ensuring timely delivery, and enabling the organization to achieve its technology and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers.

• Drive end-to-end delivery of large, complex, and cross-functional technical programs across engineering, product, and business teams.

• Establish best practices, frameworks, and processes for program management to improve predictability, transparency, and accountability.

• Partner with engineering and product leadership to define roadmaps, set priorities, and align execution with strategic objectives.

• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and escalations across multiple programs.

• Provide executive-level communication, reporting, and updates on key initiatives.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the TPM function.

• Enable data-driven decision-making by establishing metrics and KPIs for program success.

Qualifications:

• 15–20 years of total experience, with at least 6–8 years in program management leadership roles in technology-driven organizations.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, multi-disciplinary, and complex technical programs.

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and program management frameworks.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

• Technical background (engineering/CS degree or equivalent) strongly preferred; MBA is a plus. Key Skills • Technical Program Management Excellence

• Stakeholder and Executive Management • Strategic Planning & Execution

• Agile and Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe/Scrum/Kanban) • Risk & Dependency Management

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities

• Leadership & Team Development