Director - Technical Program Management

Jio Star; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jio Star is seeking a Director - Technical Program Management in Bengaluru. This key role involves leading large-scale technical programs, partnering with engineering and product leaders to ensure successful delivery. Candidates should have a robust understanding of software development lifecycles and demonstrated experience managing multiple complex programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 16 years of relevant experience. Jio Star values diversity and offers an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of experience including 10 years in a Program Management role.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs.
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead dual execution of complex cross-functional technical programs.
• Drive roadmap alignment and timely execution of strategic initiatives.
• Track execution using measurable metrics and provide updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Software development lifecycle understanding

Cloud technologies

Program planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s degree

Job description

## Director - Technical Program ManagementApplylocations: Bengaluru- We Workposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11960**Job Summary:**As a Director – Technical Program Manager, you will lead large-scale, cross-functional technical programs that are critical to JioStar's product and engineering roadmap. You will partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Business leaders to drive execution, align priorities, mitigate risks, and ensure predictable delivery of complex initiatives.You will own end-to-end program execution, influence technical and business decisions, establish scalable program management practices, and foster collaboration across multiple teams. Your ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence will be key to delivering impactful outcomes. **About The Team:** JioHotstar is building the advertising platform that will power commerce-led advertising across some of India’s largest digital consumer businesses.This team sits at the intersection of AdTech, e-commerce, data, and monetisation. The goal is to help retail platforms unlock high-intent advertising inventory across the full shopping journey - home pages, category pages, product detail pages, cart, order confirmation flows, and personalised placements - while giving advertisers measurable outcomes.### **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Lead the planning and execution of complex cross-functional technical programs spanning multiple Product and Engineering teams.* Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to define program goals, execution plans, milestones, and success metrics.* Drive roadmap alignment and ensure timely execution of strategic initiatives while balancing competing priorities.* Identify technical and program risks early, drive mitigation plans, and communicate progress effectively to stakeholders.* Facilitate decision-making across teams by bringing clarity to technical and business trade-offs.* Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand technical architecture, dependencies, and implementation challenges.* Build strong relationships across the organization and influence without direct authority.* Establish and continuously improve program management processes, governance models, and operational best practices.* Track execution using measurable metrics and provide regular updates to senior leadership.* Mentor and coach Technical Program Managers while promoting operational excellence across the organization.### ### **SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:*** Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and modern engineering practices.* Proven ability to manage multiple complex technical programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.* Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, and Business teams.* Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand system architecture, technical risks, and engineering trade-offs.* Excellent program planning, execution, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.* Demonstrated experience driving large-scale initiatives from conception through successful delivery.* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured approach to execution.### **PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:*** A Bachelor's/Master’s degree with a minimum of 16 years of experience, including 10 years in a Program Management role within the consumer technology sector### About UsPerched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.