Technical Project Manager

About the Role

Technical Program Management is a sub-function under Strategy Deployment function and is responsible to drive large, complex, multi-phased Technical Initiatives that helps to deliver Product / Tech and Business & Operations Capabilities that are identified by Flipkart Leadership as part of Quarterly OKR process. Technical Program Management acts as an enabler by playing a critical role in initiation of programs defining, structuring and building a deliverable based plan in leading cross-functional Product / Tech teams to focus on outcomes that has business value meeting strategic objectives. Technical Program Management function receives very broad guidance from top management and requires a high level of initiative and problem solving ability in a highly ambiguous environment with-in Flipkart. Technical Program Management make things happen at Flipkart by translating Business / Product asks in to successful Technical Deployment via Programs.

Your Responsibilities :

Partner with Business, Product / Tech owners and Operation Leaders in understanding long-term capabilities / initiatives that needs to be managed in-line with the Organizational / Functional goals. Based on the asks, create the product backlog and keep it groomed always.

Own and execute E2E the SDLC for one or more top level key technical initiatives by partnering with Project Sponsors, other Technical Program Managers, and multiple development teams.

Partner with Architects and drive high-quality technical solutions, and provide inputs regarding architecture, design, and priorities.

Identify, assess and mitigate risks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs balancing the business needs versus constraints.

Clearly articulate & communicate vision, plans and project status to Flipkart Leadership Team and key technical and business stakeholders.

Engage with other teams across Flipkart to evangelize the team and your projects, to build relationships and help identify existing technologies / processes that can be leveraged to meet your team’s goals.

Besides managing and executing Technical Programs, you will also need to drive the Strategy Setting & Review exercises like OKR Finalization, Quarterly / Monthly OKR Reviews for the Product / Tech teams.

You (Must Haves) :

Good business & product / tech understanding.

Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions.

Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage tradeoffs and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners.

Hands-on experience in establishing and driving Agile methodology.

Adept at being detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow-through on programs.

Ability to think both strategically and tactically and to drive execution. Should be equally comfortable with long term planning and day to day progress tracking and execution.

Proven track record of taking ownership and of delivering results in a fast paced environment, including history of successfully delivering large scale projects end to end, through the entire life-cycle.

Competencies needed for Success : (Must Have)

Product / Tech Thinking - Understand the overall product / tech strategy, Influence the cross functional team to align on the initiative, showcase an entrepreneurial mindset in solving the underlying product / tech challenge.

Technology Acumen - Provide valid technical views (as needed) relevant to the technical program and exhibits content leadership.

Stakeholder Management - Align the stakeholders on 'What's' and the 'How's' of the Technical Program.

Planning & Execution - Drive execution rigor using set practises, Manage & Drive Change wherever needed.

Problem Solving & Decision Making - Proactively identify problems & drive solutions, Make decisions which are based on the values and principles of the organization.

6-14 years industry experience in total with min 4 to 8 years of product / technology background in implementing Product & Tech solutions addressing business needs & outcomes.

Must Have Qualifications

Bachelors / Masters Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology.

PMP certification.

CSM certification.