Lead, Program Management

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to join our Trading Systems Technology team, at our Hyderabad office. This individual will bridge technical teams and business stakeholders, managing multi-team collaboration and ensuring smooth, clear communication between engineering and the business.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY :

You will serve as the primary communication link between technical leads, engineering managers, and business liaisons, ensuring alignment on goals and requirements. You will also devise and execute communication strategies, tailoring messaging for audiences ranging from executive stakeholders to engineers. Additionally, you will develop and implement strategies for the effective collection and presentation of relevant business and technical metrics. You will design and lead point-in-time reporting processes, including gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing technical data for diverse business audiences. Furthermore, you will facilitate cross-functional initiatives, monitor project progress, and proactively address potential roadblocks.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

Basic qualifications :

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field with an excellent foundation in program or project management and experience with technology teams, ideally in Tech or Finance
• A proven track record of working across time zones and a good grasp of international team dynamics
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority, and experience working directly with engineering managers and technical leads
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience devising and executing communication plans

Interested candidates can apply through our website :

https : / / www.deshawindia.com / recruit / jobs / Adv / Link / LdPMJun25

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https : / / www.deshawindia.com / careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Skills Required

Project Management, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management