Senior Program Manager - Engineering & Technology Delivery

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly accomplished Technical Program Manager with a strong engineering background who has evolved from hands-on development into program leadership. The ideal candidate should have started their career in Java/Open Source technologies and possess extensive experience managing large-scale enterprise software initiatives, stakeholder management, delivery governance, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex enterprise programs from inception to successful delivery.
• Work closely with engineering, architecture, product, and business teams.
• Drive program planning, execution, governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Manage multiple workstreams and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with architects and technical leaders on solutioning and modernization programs.
• Track program milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource planning.
• Drive Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present program status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and customers.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical foundation in Java/Open Source technologies.

• Prior experience as Developer, Technical Lead, Architect, or Engineering Lead before moving into Program Management.

• Proven experience managing large-scale software development and digital transformation programs.

• Strong understanding of:

• Java / J2EE

• Spring Boot

• Microservices

• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

• API-based architectures

• DevOps and CI/CD practices

• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills.

• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

• Experience managing globally distributed teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Product Engineering background.
• Experience with modernization, cloud migration, or platform transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to Agile, SAFe, Scrum, or Lean methodologies.
• PMP, SAFe, Scrum, or equivalent certifications.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Started career as a Java/Open Source Developer.
• Progressed through Technical Lead, Architect, Engineering Lead, or Delivery Lead roles.
• Currently managing large programs, portfolios, or strategic technology initiatives.
• Strong blend of technical depth, business understanding, and leadership capability.