Lead Technical Program Manager Level 6

Pri India It Services; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard's AI & DPE Technical Program Management organization is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive strategic initiatives across Agile Release Trains, enterprise release management, infrastructure modernization, and program governance.

The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Product, PMO, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver large-scale technical programs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Technical Program Management with enterprise scope.
• Expertise in Agile and SAFe methodologies for large programs.
• Experience in Release Management and Program Governance.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise programs.
• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of complex technical programs across multiple teams.
• Drive strategic initiatives aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Manage Agile Release Trains (ARTs), enterprise releases, and infrastructure transformation programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies across projects.
• Strengthen PMO operations and improve delivery predictability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, governance, and stakeholder communication.
• Support platform modernization and enterprise technology transformation initiatives.
• Ensure successful delivery of program milestones, schedules, and objectives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

JIRA

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Location: Pune
Duration: 2 Years (Potential for Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 8 Hours (Pune Time Zone)
Travel: No
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (Hiring Manager and Manager)

Overview

Mastercard's AI & DPE Technical Program Management organization is looking for an experienced Lead Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive strategic initiatives across Agile Release Trains (ARTs), enterprise release management, infrastructure modernization, and program governance. The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Product, PMO, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver large-scale technical programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of complex technical programs across multiple teams.
• Drive strategic initiatives aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
• Manage Agile Release Trains (ARTs), enterprise releases, and infrastructure transformation programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies across projects.
• Strengthen PMO operations and improve delivery predictability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, governance, and stakeholder communication.
• Support platform modernization and enterprise technology transformation initiatives.
• Ensure successful delivery of program milestones, schedules, and objectives.

Required Skills1. Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Translate business strategy into executable programs.
• Drive cross-functional teams and manage complex initiatives end-to-end.
• Ensure successful program delivery and execution.

2. Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Business, and Executive stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and align teams toward common objectives.
• Influence decisions without direct authority.

3. Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks proactively.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Use data-driven decision-making to keep programs on track.

Required Experience

• Strong experience in Technical Program Management.
• Expertise in Agile and SAFe methodologies.
• Experience in Release Management and Program Governance.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise programs.
• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

Competency LevelAdvancedTechnical Requirements

• IT Background Required
• Java is NOT required

Top 3 Skills

1. Strategic Leadership & Execution
2. Stakeholder Management & Influence
3. Risk Management & Problem Solving

Suitable Titles

• Lead Technical Program Manager
• Senior Technical Program Manager
• Program Manager
• Agile Program Manager
• Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• Enterprise Program Manager
• PMO Lead
• Delivery Program Manager

skills:

• Enterprise Release Management
• Infrastructure modernization
• Strong TPM
• Strong PMO metrics
• AI/Automation
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management
• Large-scale enterprise program delivery
• Anticipate risks, identify dependencies
• JIRA