Program Manager (Engineering)

Innodata India Private Limited; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company located in Uttar Pradesh is seeking a strategic Program Manager (Engineering) to unify engineering efforts and manage project delivery health. This role focuses on standardizing the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), overseeing OKR tracking, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. The ideal candidate has expertise in PM software like Jira and exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization. The position emphasizes risk management and financial oversight while fostering leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing project frameworks like Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Ability to track OKRs and provide visibility on engineering performance.
• Experience in financial and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Standardizing the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) and leading quarterly reviews.
• Tracking OKRs to highlight potential delays.
• Coordinating the operating model across stakeholders.

Skills

Expertise in PM software (e.g., Jira)

Exceptional oral and written communication

Leadership & Influence

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Organizational Awareness

Job description

Job Description: Program Manager (Engineering)

We are seeking a strategic facilitator to unify our engineering efforts and establish a robust governance framework. This individual will oversee project delivery health, standardize our Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), and manage our OKR tracking to ensure technical goals remain on schedule.

Rather than managing individual requirements or conflicts, they will focus on the 'big picture'—driving quarterly governance meetings and providing a coherent, high-level view of our progress. They must be a master of navigating matrixed organizations, acting as a proactive watchdog for risks and a champion for our operating model.

The person should be responsible for:

• Governance: Standardizing the PDLC and leading quarterly reviews.
• Methodology Mastery: Proficiency in managing project frameworks like Agile, Scrum, or Kanban and ensuring adherence to standards.
• Visibility: Tracking OKRs and providing a unified view of engineering performance.
• Risk Management: Acting as a 'watchdog' to highlight delays and priority shifts before they become issues.
• Strategic Alignment: Coordinating the operating model across stakeholders without getting pulled into daily requirement gathering or conflict resolution.
• Financial & Budget Management: Handling budgeting, cost control and procurement

Skills required in the person:

• Tool Proficiency: Expertise in PM software (e.g., Jira) to streamline workflows.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication to interact with stakeholders, team members, and executives.
• Leadership & Influence: Guiding teams without micromanaging, fostering collaboration, and driving change.
• Conflict Resolution: Navigating disagreements effectively to keep projects on track.
• Change Management: Supporting organizational adaptation to new processes or market disruptions.
• Organizational Awareness: Understanding the "big picture" of business operations and adapting to changing environments.