Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager
Senior Technical Program Management is a sub-function under the Strategy Deployment function, responsible for driving large, complex, multi-phased technical initiatives. These initiatives deliver Product/Tech and Business & Operations capabilities identified by Flipkart Leadership as part of the quarterly OKR process
.The function acts as an enabler by initiating programs, defining and structuring deliverable-based plans, and leading cross-functional Product/Tech teams to focus on 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 make things happen at Flipkart by translating 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 other teams across Flipkart to evangelize projects, build relationships, and leverage existing technologies/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 in 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 Thinking: Understand product/tech strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and apply entrepreneurial mindset to solve challen
- ges.Technology Acumen: Provide valid technical perspectives and demonstrate content leaders
- hip.Stakeholder Management: Align stakeholders on the What and How of technical progr
- ams.Planning & Execution: Drive execution rigor using established practices and manage change effectiv
- ely.Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proactively identify issues, drive solutions, and make decisions aligned with organizational val
ues.
Exper
- ience814 years of industry experience, with 48 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 experience in execu
- tion.Deep knowledge of SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile, with experience adapting
- them.Startup experience is a
plus.
