Senior Technical Program Manager

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Job Description - -------------- **Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager** **About the Rol** eSenior Technical Program Management is a sub-function under Strategy Deployment, responsible for driving large, complex, multi-phased technical initiatives. These initiatives deliver Product/Tech and Business \& Operations capabilities identified by Flipkart Leadership through the quarterly OKR process .The function acts as an enabler by initiating programs, defining deliverable-based plans, and leading cross-functional Product/Tech teams toward outcomes that create business value and meet strategic objectives. Operating under broad guidance from top management, this role requires initiative, problem-solving ability, and adaptability in a highly ambiguous environment .Senior Technical Program Managers translate Business and Product requirements into successful technical deployments through well-structured programs **. Responsibiliti** * esPartner with Business, Product/Tech owners, and Operations Leaders to understand long-term capabilities and initiatives aligned with organizational goals; create and continuously groom the product backlo * g.Own and execute end-to-end SDLC for key technical initiatives by collaborating with Project Sponsors, other Technical Program Managers, and multiple development team * s.Partner with Architects to drive high-quality technical solutions and provide inputs on architecture, design, and prioritie * s.Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage escalations; anticipate trade-offs; and balance business needs against constraint * s.Clearly articulate and communicate vision, plans, and project status to Flipkart Leadership and key stakeholder * s.Engage with teams across Flipkart to evangelize projects, build relationships, and leverage existing technologies and processe * s.Drive strategy-setting and review exercises such as OKR finalization and quarterly/monthly OKR reviews for Product/Tech team **s. Must-Have Ski** * llsStrong business and product/tech understanding across multiple domai * ns.Technical, analytical, and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to support decisio * ns.Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas with partne * rs.Hands-on experience establishing and driving Agile methodolo * gy.Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of following through on progra * ms.Ability to think strategically and tactically, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day executi * on.Proven track record of ownership and delivering results in fast-paced environments, including large-scale projects through the full lifecyc **le. Core Competen** * **ciesProduct/Tech Think**ing: Understand product/tech strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and apply an entrepreneurial mindset to solve challen * **ges.Technology Acu**men: Provide valid technical perspectives and demonstrate content leaders * **hip.Stakeholder Managem**ent: Align stakeholders on the What and How of technical progr * **ams.Planning \& Execut**ion: Drive execution rigor using established practices and manage change effectiv * **ely.Problem Solving \& Decision Mak**ing: Proactively identify issues, drive solutions, and make decisions aligned with organizational val **ues. Exper** * ience8--14 years of industry experience, with 4--8 years in product/technology roles implementing solutions that address business n * eeds.Experience partnering with senior leadership and driving strategic initiat * ives.Proven track record of leading large, multi-team technical programs addressing customer pain points and business outc * omes.Strong understanding of program management methodologies with hands-on execution experi * ence.Deep knowledge of SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile, with experience adapting them to con * text.Startup experience is a plus.