Director - Technical Program Management

7018 Jiostar India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar India Private Limited is seeking a Director – Technical Program Manager to lead large-scale cross-functional programs that shape the product and engineering roadmap. You will partner with Engineering, Product, and Business leaders to drive execution, align priorities, mitigate risks, and ensure predictable delivery of complex initiatives.

The role requires 16+ years of experience, including 10+ years in a Program Management role within consumer technology.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs with cross-functional teams.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and aligning Product, Engineering, Design, and Business teams.

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 to stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making across teams by clarifying technical and business trade-offs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand architecture, dependencies, and implementation challenges.
• Build relationships across the organization and influence without direct authority.
• Establish and improve program management processes, governance, and operational best practices.
• Track execution using measurable metrics and provide updates to senior leadership.
• Mentor and coach Technical Program Managers to promote operational excellence.

Skills

SDLC

Distributed systems

Cloud tech

Engineering practices

Program management

Stakeholder mgmt

System architecture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s degree

Job description

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

Company Overview:

Perched 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.