Senior Technical Project Manager

Catalyst Brands India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Brands India seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive complex technical initiatives from inception to delivery in Bengaluru.

You will bridge engineering, product, and business teams, define scope, timelines, and risks, and promote best practices while solving intricate problems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or 7+ years of experience in technical project management in software/data environments.
• Proven experience managing full lifecycle of complex technical projects from requirements to deployment.
• Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban and DevOps practices.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage end-to-end project plans for large-scale technical projects.
• Drive the execution of complex software development initiatives with on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with data and BI engineering teams, providing technical guidance.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders at all levels.
• Implement and optimize project management best practices, processes, and tools.
• Anticipate technical challenges and develop solutions with a focus on system architecture.
• Lead, support & orchestrate scrum ceremonies and backlogs for multiple teams.

Skills

Data engineering background

Full lifecycle management

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

DevOps practices

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Programming languages & databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About Catalyst Brands:

Catalyst Brands is a leading U.S.-based retail organization formed in 2025 through the merger of JCPenney and SPARC Group, combining multiple iconic fashion brands under one umbrella. The company manages a diversified portfolio of well-known brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Lucky Brand, and JCPenney. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Catalyst Brands focuses on delivering modern retail experiences while leveraging the heritage of established global brands. With a workforce of over tens of thousands and multi-billion-dollar revenue, the organization operates at a large scale across retail, e-commerce, and supply chain domains. The company emphasizes innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric strategies to enhance brand value and consumer engagement. Catalyst Brands is expanding its global presence, including a growing capability centre in India that supports technology, digital operations, and analytics. It aims to drive operational excellence and business growth by integrating technology, data-driven insights, and efficient retail practices.

Overview

Catalyst Brands is a leading U.S.-based retail organization formed in 2025 through the merger of JCPenney and SPARC Group, combining multiple iconic fashion brands under one umbrella. The company manages a diversified portfolio of well-known brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Lucky Brand, and JCPenney. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Catalyst Brands focuses on delivering modern retail experiences while leveraging the heritage of established global brands. With a workforce of over tens of thousands and multi-billion-dollar revenue, the organization operates at a large scale across retail, e-commerce, and supply chain domains. The company emphasizes innovation, digital transformation, and customer-centric strategies to enhance brand value and consumer engagement. Catalyst Brands is expanding its global presence, including a growing capability centre in India that supports technology, digital operations, and analytics. It aims to drive operational excellence and business growth by integrating technology, data-driven insights, and efficient retail practices.

Senior Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving complex technical projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. Your deep technical acumen, coupled with an insatiable curiosity, will enable you to navigate challenging technical landscapes and foster innovation. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives, bridging the gap between engineering, product, and business teams. You will be responsible for defining project scope, managing timelines, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders at all levels. This role requires a blend of strong technical understanding, exceptional leadership, and a proactive, inquisitive mindset to continuously seek out improvements and solve intricate problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage end-to-end project plans, including scope, schedule, and resource allocation for large-scale technical projects.
• Drive the execution of complex software development initiatives, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate closely with data and BI engineering teams, providing technical guidance and removing impediments.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies clearly and effectively to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Implement and optimize project management best practices, processes, and tools.
• Anticipate technical challenges and proactively develop solutions, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding underlying systems and architectures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging existing norms and encouraging innovative approaches.
• Lead, support & orchestrate scrum ceremonies and work backlog for various initiatives with clear priorities for multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Data Engineering Background preferred: Bachelor’s or 7+ years of experience in technical project management within a software development or data engineering environment.
• Proven experience in managing the full lifecycle of complex technical projects, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern software architectures.
• Familiarity with various programming languages, databases, and system integration patterns.

Key Attributes

• Strong desire to learn, explore new technologies and understand the "why" behind technical decisions and challenges. You actively seek out information and are passionate about continuous improvement.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Pay Range

INR ₹0.00 - INR ₹0.00 /Yr.