Senior Technical Program Manager

Persistent; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning & certifications support

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager - SAFe Agile PMO to lead large-scale enterprise programs and drive Agile transformation. The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, SAFe execution, and strong governance across Product, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Business teams.

You will coordinate PI planning, track roadmaps and delivery metrics, and coach PMs and delivery teams in Agile practices, while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Program Management, PMO, Agile Delivery, Technical Project Management, or Enterprise Program Leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale enterprise programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, strategic priorities, and delivery commitments.
• Drive SAFe Agile execution by facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Sync meetings, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Business teams to manage dependencies, risks, and release planning activities.
• Build and maintain detailed program roadmaps, delivery plans, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Monitor program health, schedules, budgets, resource utilization, and delivery metrics to ensure successful outcomes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Establish strong governance practices and ensure adherence to organizational delivery standards.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI reports, RAID logs, status reports, and management presentations.
• Facilitate effective communication across multiple stakeholder groups and leadership teams.
• Drive release planning, change management, and continuous delivery initiatives across programs.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, product vision, and technology execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by championing Agile best practices and operational excellence.
• Support enterprise Agile transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership in conflict resolution, decision-making, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate with globally distributed teams to deliver programs within scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets.
• Track program performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Mentor project managers, scrum masters, and delivery teams on Agile principles and execution methodologies.

Skills

SAFe Agile

Release Train Engineering

Scrum

Kanban

SDLC

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

AboutPosition:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager - SAFe Agile PMO to lead large-scale enterprise programs and Agile transformation initiatives. The role involves driving end-to-end program delivery, facilitating SAFe Agile execution, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring alignment between business and technology teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Release Train Engineering (RTE), SDLC, project governance, risk management, and Agile delivery frameworks to successfully deliver complex technology programs across enterprise environments.

• Role: Senior Technical Program Manager - SAFe Agile PMO
• Location: Bengaluru
• Experience: Between 10 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

WhatYou'llDo:

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale enterprise programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, strategic priorities, and delivery commitments.
• Drive SAFe Agile execution by facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Sync meetings, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt workshops, and Agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Business teams to manage dependencies, risks, and release planning activities.
• Build and maintain detailed program roadmaps, delivery plans, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Monitor program health, schedules, budgets, resource utilization, and delivery metrics to ensure successful outcomes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Establish strong governance practices and ensure adherence to organizational delivery standards.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPI reports, RAID logs, status reports, and management presentations.
• Facilitate effective communication across multiple stakeholder groups and leadership teams.
• Drive release planning, change management, and continuous delivery initiatives across programs.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, product vision, and technology execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by championing Agile best practices and operational excellence.
• Support enterprise Agile transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership in conflict resolution, decision-making, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate with globally distributed teams to deliver programs within scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets.
• Track program performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Mentor project managers, scrum masters, and delivery teams on Agile principles and execution methodologies.

ExpertiseYou'llBring:

• 10 to 15 years of experience in Program Management, PMO, Agile Delivery, Technical Project Management, or Enterprise Program Leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in SAFe Agile, Release Train Engineering (RTE), Scrum, Kanban, and Agile transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), release management, change management, and software delivery processes.
• Proven experience managing complex cross-functional programs involving Product, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, and Business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Agile planning frameworks, Program Increment planning, backlog management, dependency management, and delivery governance.
• Extensive experience in program governance, risk management, issue management, resource planning, and budget oversight.
• Hands-on experience creating executive dashboards, KPI scorecards, RAID logs, status reporting, and program performance metrics.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience driving strategic planning, portfolio management, and enterprise transformation programs.
• Expertise in managing globally distributed teams and large-scale enterprise delivery programs.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Power BI, Excel, and other project management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience working within cloud, digital transformation, and enterprise modernization programs.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and successfully deliver programs in dynamic environments.
• Excellent facilitation, conflict management, and team leadership capabilities.
• Strong understanding of Agile metrics, delivery KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven,People-Centric&InclusiveWorkEnvironment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."