Lead, Program Management (Systems)

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Collegial working environment

Excellent benefits

Job summary

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited is seeking a Systems Program Manager to define and drive product strategy across engineering initiatives. You'll work closely with engineering teams to translate business needs into technical roadmaps and conceptualize effective solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 3-6 years of product/program management experience, alongside a solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies. The position offers excellent benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Up to 8 years total experience, with 3-6 years in product/program management.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and experience with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive product and program strategy across engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to manage dependencies and drive execution.
• Track progress, risks, and maintain documentation.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodologies

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

MBA degree from a top university or relevant experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Cloud-native technologies

SaaS

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $90 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2026, 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.

What you’ll do day-to-day

As a member of Systems Program, you will define and drive product and program strategy across engineering initiatives, translating business needs into technical roadmaps, scoping open-ended projects, and conceptualizing effective solutions. You will work closely with engineering teams across internal platforms, developer tooling, infrastructure services, firmwide applications, automation, and AI-driven capabilities to deliver scalable solutions that improve reliability, developer experience, and operational efficiency. You will own the product/program lifecycle from discovery, requirements gathering, and user research to delivery, testing, rollout, and adoption, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and user needs. You will collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to manage dependencies, resolve risks, and drive seamless execution across interconnected systems. You will apply product management practices such as design thinking, experimentation, user interviews, and A/B testing, while leading Agile processes including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, feature grooming, and release coordination. You will track progress, risks, and impact for stakeholders and leadership, maintain robust documentation and governance, and identify opportunities to reduce operational overhead through automation, self‑service capabilities, and the integration of emerging technologies such as generative AI.

Who we’re looking for

Basic qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, and either an MBA degree from a top college/university or relevant product/program management experience
• Up to 8 years of total experience with at least 3-6 years in product/program management
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including experience working closely with engineering teams on design, development, testing, and release processes
• Familiarity with modern application architectures, APIs, and platform‑based systems, along with a working knowledge of programming concepts
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools, with the ability to drive structured execution in dynamic environments
• Robust analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities, with the ability to make data‑informed decisions and manage trade‑offs effectively

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working on internal platforms, developer tooling, or infrastructure services that support scalable application development
• Familiarity with cloud‑native technologies, containerized environments, and self‑service infrastructure models
• Experience in applying design thinking methodologies to improve user experience and drive product adoption
• Experience with Kubernetes, databases, SaaS, and Gen AI, as well as familiarity with programming languages
• PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification
• Robust technical foundation, product mindset, and program execution expertise, with the ability to navigate complex systems environments and drive alignment across globally distributed teams

The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package.

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.