Sr. Manager - Digital Fabric

Tata Communications; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Communications Limited in Pune is seeking an Experienced Technical Program Manager to lead automation projects across infra and network, with strong Python-based delivery and cross-functional coordination.

The role requires project governance, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple customer projects simultaneously, with a focus on security, APIs, and DevOps practices.

Candidates should have 12-16 years of relevant experience and a CS degree.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Computer Science and Engineering or a related field.
• 12-16 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Automation projects for infra and network.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams and engage with customers/stakeholders.
• Drive technical discussions to ensure business and technical alignment.
• Plan and coordinate project resources based on delivery priorities.
• Manage cross-functional teams and remove delivery blockers.

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

Automation frameworks

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering or related field

Job description

About The Company

Tata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of Communications

Broad outline of the Role

• Experienced Technical Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Automation projects with strong expertise in infra and network and end use delivery. Should have excellent knowledge of Python based delivery. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams, manage project governance, and engage effectively with customers and stakeholders. Should handle multiple customer projects in parallel. A solid understanding of infrastructure, networking, and automation technologies is essential to drive technical discussions and ensure successful project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Graduation in Computer Science and Engineering or a related field
• 12-16 Years relevant experience

Other Knowledge & Skills

• Srong work experience in Python, Django/FastAPI and Automation frameworks
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver Infrastructure, Network, and Security Automation solutions.
• Understand infrastructure, networking, APIs, automation frameworks, and DevOps practices to effectively guide project execution.
• Facilitate technical discussions between customers and engineering teams to ensure business and technical alignment.
• Knowledge of Network and infrastructure integration with NMS platforms
• Participate in solution planning, effort estimation and technical reviews.
• Strong knowledge of security life cycle.
• Code review and integration expertise

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct project review meetings, communicate progress, manage expectations, and handle escalations.
• Ensure timely decision-making by coordinating with business, delivery, and customer technical teams.
• Plan and coordinate project resources based on delivery priorities.
• Manage cross-functional teams, track assignments, and remove delivery blockers.
• Strong knowledge in Python and Automation frameworks.
• Proven experience managing Infrastructure, Network Automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, risk management, resource management.
• Good understanding of infrastructure, networking, Security, APIs, automation, and DevOps concepts.
• Architecture design and review
• Team management
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.