Lead, Technical Program Management, Digital Business

Position : Lead – Technical Program Management, Digital Business Purpose :

To lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional technology programs across Sony LIV's digital ecosystem. This role ensures alignment between business priorities and tech deliverables, driving efficiency, timely releases, and scalable solutions.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Post-graduate degree or MBA is an added plus. Experience : 8–12 years of experience in technical program or project management in product-based digital companies. Strong exposure to Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies. Experience working with cross-functional engineering, product, and design teams. Experience of managing projects for OTT platforms is preferred. Position Interlinkages :

• Internal - Product, Engineering, QA, Design, Data Science, Analytics, Marketing, Customer Experience, Business Operations External - Technology vendors, solution partners, third-party integrators

Location : Bangalore Reporting Relationship : Associate Vice President, Technical Program Management, Digital Business Business / Channel / Function : Digital

Key Responsibilities :

Drive end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale digital programs Collaborate with Product and Engineering leads to prioritize roadmaps and define delivery milestones Monitor program risks, dependencies, and blockers, ensuring mitigation plans are in place Drive effective Agile ceremonies and sprint planning sessions Ensure program documentation, status reporting, and stakeholder updates are timely and clear Track and improve team delivery metrics and overall throughput Support post-release reviews and continuous improvement efforts

Critical Competencies :

Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile / Scrum practices, and software delivery lifecycle Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities Expertise in tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar PM tools Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously under tight timelines

Other Personal Characteristics :

Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution style Able to influence without authority across cross-functional teams Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong interpersonal and team-building capabilities

Why join us? Sony Pictures Networks is home to some of India’s leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay!, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, Sony TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few! Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally-led content powerhouse. Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media. But our quest to Go Beyond doesn’t end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there. We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy and are recognised as a Great Place to Work. - Great Place to Work Institute- Ranked as one of the Great Places to Work for since 5 years - Included in the Hall of Fame as a part of the Working Mother & Avtar Best Companies for Women in India study- Ranked amongst 100 Best Companies for Women In India - ET Human Capital Awards 2021- Winner across multiple categories - Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Award - Outstanding Learning Practices. The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary!