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Senior Technical Program manager

Centific Global Technologies India
Full-time
On-site
Chennai, India

About Centific

At Centific, people are at the center of our culture.We constantly seek out opportunities for people to enhance their skills,

and emphasize work-life balance for all our employees.We believe that competition can bring out the very best in people

– from our annual creative film and speech contests to our weekly office game tournaments,we mix work and play to engage our people and help our clients succeed.

About Job

Job Summary:

As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will be responsible for leading cross-functional programs in the Solutions and Product organization. You will manage large-scale, high-impact programs, ensuring alignment between engineering, product management, and business stakeholders. You will also drive agile execution, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of product and technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end execution of technical and product programs, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget constraints.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product management, and business teams to define project requirements, objectives, and milestones.
  • Agile Project Management: Oversee sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure agile practices are followed and deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Risk Management: Identify risks, issues, and dependencies proactively, and work with cross-functional teams to implement mitigation strategies.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for program status updates, reporting progress to senior leadership and providing insights for strategic decisions.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously improve program execution processes and workflows to increase efficiency and optimize delivery timelines.
  • Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project progress and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Vendor Management: Collaborate with third-party vendors and external partners as needed to ensure smooth delivery and integration of technical solutions.
  • Change Management: Lead change initiatives and drive alignment across teams to support organizational growth and scalability.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; MBA or relevant certifications (PMP, Scrum Master, etc.) are a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in a product or solutions environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with agile methodologies and managing complex, cross-functional technical projects.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and product management processes.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple, high-impact programs simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Project.
  • Technical background or understanding of cloud services, SaaS, APIs, and other modern software technologies is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in product development or technology-driven organizations.
  • Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
  • Experience managing global teams and working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Centific is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create an inclusive workplace and leverage the power of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status or any other legally protected status. Workplace discrimination related to being pregnant and pregnancy-related harassment, including discrimination in the hiring process, is strictly prohibited in Centific Global Solutions.