Senior Technical Program Manager

Tekion Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekion Corporation seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive large-scale, cross-functional technical initiatives tied to Tekion's cloud-native automotive platform and AI-driven capabilities. You will lead end-to-end program delivery across engineering, product, and operations to meet time and scope goals.

Ideal candidates bring 6–8 years in technical program management, deep software development and Agile experience, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in technical program management or software delivery.
• Proven track record leading complex programs in fast-growth environments.
• Deep understanding of software development, system architecture, and Agile.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficient with Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of high-impact technical programs across teams and stakeholders.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security to define scope and milestones.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, trade-offs; escalate to unblock progress.
• Establish operating cadences: status reporting, stakeholder communication, and executive updates.
• Drive clarity and accountability across workstreams aligned to goals.
• Mentor junior TPMs and contribute to best practices and tools.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software delivery

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Jira/Confluence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

PMP/SAFe certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Introduction

The Senior Technical Program Manager drives large-scale, cross-functional technical initiatives that are critical to Tekion's business and product strategy. This role is responsible for end-to-end program leadership, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operational teams while delivering complex programs on time and within scope. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader with strong technical depth, stakeholder management experience, and a track record of delivering in high-growth environments.

Key Role & Responsibilities

Lead the execution of high-impact technical programs involving multiple teams, systems, and stakeholders

Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and other functions to define scope, success metrics, and delivery plans

Identify and proactively manage program risks, dependencies, and trade-offs; elevate as needed to unblock progress

Establish clear operating cadences, including status reporting, stakeholder communication, and executive updates

Drive clarity and accountability across workstreams, ensuring alignment with company goals and product milestones

Mentor junior TPMs and contribute to developing best practices, templates, and tools for the TPM function

Influence strategic planning and roadmapping with a program-centric execution lens

Basic Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in technical program management, software delivery, or engineering leadership

Proven track record of leading complex technical programs in fast-paced or high-growth environments

Deep understanding of software development, system architecture, and agile methodologies

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and communication skills

Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and other project management and collaboration tools

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe) a plus

Opportunity to work with some of the smartest minds to solve complex challenges at scale.

Impactful role in shaping and securing a global, cloud-native & AI driven platform.

Innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture.

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