Technical Program Manager – Operations (Jira, Financials, Vendor Management)

Role : Technical Program Manager

Position Type : Full-Time Contract (40hrs / week)

Contract Duration : 6 months+ Contract to hire.

Work Schedule : 8 hours / day (Mon-Fri)

Location : 100% Remote - Preferably candidates living in Karnataka or willing to relocate.

We’re seeking a Technical Program Manager with strong operational and financial expertise to drive process improvements, governance, and program efficiency across engineering and product teams. This role involves managing key cross-functional initiatives, optimizing tooling, and improving visibility into program performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead process improvements, tracking, and reporting for major programs across the organization.

Manage program cadences, stakeholder communication, and risk tracking.

Oversee vendor and contract management, ensuring spend visibility and compliance.

Configure and manage Jira workflows, automations, and dashboards.

Support financial tracking, forecasting, and capitalization (CapEx / OpEx) reporting.

Develop OKRs and performance metrics to align programs with business goals.

Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Product to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications :

8+ years of program or project management experience in technology environments.

Strong skills in Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Tableau, SQL , or similar tools.

Proven experience with financial planning , vendor management , and governance processes .

Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field (or equivalent experience).