The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 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 looking for an exceptional individual to join the Tech Portfolio Management Office (PMO) in the firm's office in Hyderabad. This team serves as the organizational strategy office for the DESIS Tech Business Unit (BU), led by the Managing Director (BU Head) and the Tech leadership group, encompassing over 1,000 technical staff in India. DESIS Tech PMO acts as a centralized backbone, provides strategic business consultations, drives firm- and BU-wide initiatives, and compiles business analytics and insights to empower leadership decision-making. The group also collaborates with corporate function groups to enhance strategic proposals and operational efficiencies in management processes. This is a highly visible role requiring technical fluency (gained from hands-on software development experience) combined with organizational strategy experience (demonstrated by education and/or experience with leadership support). The ideal candidate can engage with both engineers and senior business executives, translating between technical and value-driven perspectives to deliver effective strategies.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
In this role, you will partner directly with the BU Head and the technology leadership group to evaluate, design, and deliver BU-wide strategies, programs, and initiatives. You will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging deep technical and organizational insights to drive data-driven decision making and optimize operational effectiveness. You will lead and coordinate complex, cross-departmental projects and deliver actionable business intelligence by working with complex datasets and synthesizing insights for senior leadership. Additionally, you will mentor and develop junior team members by providing both technical and behavioral guidance, while actively encouraging and institutionalizing a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold-
Basic Qualifications:
- A degree in engineering, or related technical field and an MBA (or equivalent) from a premier institution
- Notable hands-on software engineering, data engineering, or similar programming experience in past roles (e.g., coding, architecture, dev tools)
- The ability to understand technical challenges and communicate effectively with engineering stakeholders
- A good grasp of modern technology development tools, enterprise systems, and analytics platforms
- At least 5 years experience in management consulting and/or program management (ideally in a technology-driven organization, e.g., office of the Chief Technology Officer)
- Proven ability to manage multiple strategic programs, including end-to-end planning, execution, and cross-team collaboration
- Comfort working with ambiguity, navigating dynamic environments, and aligning diverse stakeholder perspectives (from technical engineers to senior executives)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, be able to confidently interact with both senior management and technical teams in a multicultural, global context
- Advanced quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, proficiency in business intelligence, and experience with scenario planning and data storytelling
- Solutions- and results-oriented thinking, with recognized critical thinking and leadership capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- A robust technical undergraduate degree and significant practical business/program management experience
Interested candidates can apply through our website:
https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/PMOFeb25
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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.
