SR PROJECT MANAGER 10537 - Technical Program Manager - PMP

Extreme Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary initiatives spanning hardware NPI and software release management. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, cloud services, QA, and manufacturing, ensuring on-time delivery with strong executive communication.

The role requires 5–8 years in technology program management, ability to manage multiple concurrent releases, and a track record of driving milestones without direct authority.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of TPM/PM/Engineering PM experience in technology orgs.
• Experience managing complex hardware NPI programs from design to GA.
• Experience managing concurrent software releases across multiple platforms with independent cadences.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (development, QA, defect management, release readiness, GA).
• Strong understanding of hardware NPI lifecycle (design, BOM, image readiness, production ramp, GA).
• Experience coordinating programs across Hardware Eng, Firmware, Software, QA, Product, Manufacturing, Compliance, etc.
• Ability to drive teams toward committed dates without direct management authority.
• Experience leading release-readiness meetings, program reviews, defect reviews, and cross-functional sessions.
• Executive communication to VP/SVP-level leadership; ability to present status, risks, recommendations.
• Program governance—establish decision-making structures and executive steering committees.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical teams and senior leadership.
• Recognize risk, determine root cause, set action plan, and escalate appropriately.
• Risk management—identify, assess, prioritize, and track mitigations.
• Operate effectively in fast-moving env with multiple releases and changing priorities.
• Experience managing programs with resource support across multiple time zones.
• Ability to use AI tools to generate reports, analyze program data, monitor metrics, and identify trends.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Hardware NPI

Software Release Management

SDLC Knowledge

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive Communication

Program Governance

Jira Expertise

Risk & Dependency Management

AI Tools Reporting

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

Job description

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Project Management, or Engineering Program Management in technology organizations
• Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware NPI programs (design through manufacturing, QA, GA)
• Demonstrated experience managing concurrent software releases across multiple platforms with independent release cadences
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (development, integration, QA, defect management, release readiness, GA)
• Strong understanding of hardware NPI lifecycle (design, manufacturing, BOM, image readiness, production ramp, GA)
• Experience coordinating programs involving Hardware Engineering, Firmware Development, Software teams (cloud, security, controller), QA, Product Management, Manufacturing, Compliance, and other cross-functional organizations
• Strong experience managing milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical-path activities across multiple concurrent programs
• Demonstrated ability to drive teams toward committed dates without direct management authority
• Experience leading release-readiness meetings, program reviews, defect reviews, and cross-functional working sessions
• Executive communication experience – ability to present program status, risks, and recommendations to VP/SVP-level leadership
• Program governance experience – ability to establish program decision-making structures and executive steering committees
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when a program is at risk, determine underlying cause, establish action plan, and elevate appropriately
• Risk management experience – ability to identify, assess, prioritize, and track mitigation of program risks
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving environment with multiple simultaneous releases and changing priorities
• Experience managing programs with resource support across multiple time zones
• Ability to use various AI tools to generate reports, analyze program data, monitor program metrics, and identify trends

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5-8 Years

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Project Management, or Engineering Program Management in technology organizations
• Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware NPI programs (design through manufacturing, QA, GA)
• Demonstrated experience managing concurrent software releases across multiple platforms with independent release cadences
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (development, integration, QA, defect management, release readiness, GA)
• Strong understanding of hardware NPI lifecycle (design, manufacturing, BOM, image readiness, production ramp, GA)
• Experience coordinating programs involving Hardware Engineering, Firmware Development, Software teams (cloud, security, controller), QA, Product Management, Manufacturing, Compliance, and other cross-functional organizations
• Strong experience managing milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical-path activities across multiple concurrent programs
• Demonstrated ability to drive teams toward committed dates without direct management authority
• Experience leading release-readiness meetings, program reviews, defect reviews, and cross-functional working sessions
• Executive communication experience – ability to present program status, risks, and recommendations to VP/SVP-level leadership
• Program governance experience – ability to establish program decision‑making structures and executive steering committees
• Strong Jira experience including epics, features, defects, dashboards, queries, and program tracking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when a program is at risk, determine underlying cause, establish action plan, and elevate appropriately
• Risk management experience – ability to identify, assess, prioritize, and track mitigation of program risks
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving environment with multiple simultaneous releases and changing priorities
• Experience managing programs with resource support across multiple time zones
• Ability to use various AI tools to generate reports, analyze program data, monitor program metrics, and identify trends

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in networking, enterprise infrastructure, cloud‑managed platforms, or telecommunications
• Experience managing programs that combine hardware, firmware/software, cloud services, and management/control applications
• Experience with hardware NPI including manufacturing readiness, BOM management, software-image readiness, and ODM/OEM partner coordination
• Familiarity with international product compliance processes (FCC, CE, country‑specific certifications)
• Familiarity with government or regulated‑industry customer procurement processes and approval workflows
• Experience managing cloud platform deployments, controller‑based software releases, and private infrastructure configurations
• Experience managing programs with international customer bases and multi‑time zone coordination
• Proficiency with AI‑driven program management and analytics tools for reporting and monitoring
• PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum, or comparable project/program management certification.

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