Overview:

Tek Wissen is a global workforce management provider throughout India and many other countries in the world. The below client is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet

Job Title: Technical Program & Project Management Specialist

Location: Chennai

Work Type: Hybrid (4 Days work From Office)

Position Description:

- Within GDIA, the Data Platform & Engineering (DPE) organization has an opportunity supporting engineering and product teams as a Product Line Program Manager.
- Data Platform and Engineering withing GDIA is seeking a highly organized Product Line Program Manager to drive operational excellence and team flow within our data engineering organization.
- In this role, you will serve as a critical partner to Engineering Managers, facilitating Agile ceremonies, optimizing team capacity, and ensuring Jira remains a high-integrity source of truth for all delivery work.
- You will champion program standards and compliance by proactively managing dependencies, risks, and financial accuracy while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through streamlined planning cycles.
- The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented facilitator who can balance rigorous process management to ensure the delivery of high-value platform and data solutions at scale.

Skills Required:

- Program Management

Skills Preferred:

- Big Query, - Bachelors degree in business management or related field, or equivalent experience - Excellent communicator to stakeholders at different levels, across diverse regional skill-teams - Ability to articulate complex information succinctly and accurately.



Strong presentation skills. - Able to traverse and translate both technical and business language - Experience in leading / managing and inspiring diverse teams - 3+ years of Program Management experience - 2+ years of Software Delivery experience using Agile and/or Lean practices including defining and prioritizing product features and working with backlog management tools - 2+ years of experience managing user requirements and user stories, calculating stories, tracking the delivery process, and managing software projects using Rally or Jira, or similar Agile Tools - 1+ years of experience in supporting Cloud-based Software Products on the Google Cloud Platform (GCS, Big Query, Data Flow), AWS, or Azure - Proven track record in making delivery commitments, managing customer expectations, and delivering on commitments - Proven track record in problem solving - Excellent Team Player

Experience Required:

- Specialist Exp: 6 years in IT;
- 3 years in Program Mgmt.,
- Expert in Proj Mgr

Experience Preferred:

- Bachelors in computer science or related field
- Prior software development experience

Education Required:

- Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information :

- Standardize Program Management Practices: Champion and enforce consistent program management standards across the Data Platform & Engineering organization, promoting alignment, efficiency and transparency




- Collaborate and Align with Product Teams: Work closely with a team of program managers and multiple product line teams daily to implement the operating model and reporting standards
- Drive Process Adherence and Knowledge Capture: Drive adherence to program management processes, ensuring that all relevant artifacts are consistently captured and stored for future reference and auditability.
- End-to-End Application Understanding: Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Data Platform & Engineering organization landscape to proactively identify and address blockers, gaps, and dependencies in collaboration with the relevant teams.
- Facilitate Iteration and Quarterly Planning: Utilize Jira to effectively manage the iteration and quarterly planning process for multiple product teams, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with strategic goals.
- Maintain Data Integrity: Ensure that team commitments are accurately reflected in the program management tool (Jira), providing a single source of truth for project status and progress.
- Ensure Epic Quality: Validate that Epics are well-defined and that estimates are accurate, with continuous refinement as new requirements emerge, leading to more predictable delivery.
- Manage Scope, Risks, and Issues: Diligently enter and track scope changes, issues, and risks within Jira, adhering to program guidelines to ensure transparency and proactive mitigation. -Resolve Billing Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies identified by the finance team within Jira, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Tek Wissen® Group is an equal chance employer supporting workforce diversity.

📌 Technical Program & Project Management Specialist (India)
🏢 Tekwissen India
📍 India